The processed cheese market size volume per capita in the UK has shown a declining trend from 2012 to 2022. Starting at 0.99 percent kilograms per capita in 2012, the consumption decreased annually, hitting a low of 0.8 in 2016. A gradual recovery was observed until 2018, reaching 0.88. However, the market stabilized at approximately 0.85 percent kilograms per capita from 2019 to 2022.
Year-on-year variation reveals modest fluctuations, with the most recent two years (2021 to 2022) experiencing a slight decrease of -1.2%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) illustrates an average decline of -0.47% per year.
Heading into 2024, key future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards natural and organic cheese products, impact of health consciousness on processed cheese demand, and potential regulatory changes affecting production standards and labeling requirements. The inclusion of plant-based alternatives could also alter market dynamics significantly.
| # | 16 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 2.25 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 France | 1.71 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Finland | 1.7 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1.7 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1.44 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.16 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Romania | 0.94 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.84 | 2023 | |||
| 11 | 11 Poland | 0.81 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 12 | 12 Austria | 0.68 | 2023 | View data | ||