The European import of unripened or uncured cheese in 2023 showed Italy leading, despite a slight decline of 1.54%. The UK increased by 1.65%, while Belgium surged significantly by 19.46%. Germany, the Netherlands, and France also experienced growth, with France at 8.07%. Sweden recorded a notable 16.06% rise. Smaller markets like Portugal and Malta had strong growth rates of 9.7% and 9.8%, respectively. Conversely, Luxembourg saw a decline of 5.33%. Overall, the region exhibited diverse growth rates.
Future trends to watch include the surge in demand across smaller countries like Malta, indicating potential market shifts. The significant growth in Belgium may continue influencing neighboring countries. Brexit impacts should be closely monitored for changes in the UK's import share.
Top countries in Import of Unripened or Uncured Cheese Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 12.75 | 2023 | -0.5% | -1.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.08 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 11.4 | 2023 | +14.79% | +19.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 11.2 | 2023 | +4.31% | +6.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 10.1 | 2023 | +5.77% | +5.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 9.22 | 2023 | +4.69% | +8.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.41 | 2023 | +3.59% | +3.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2.95 | 2023 | +14.88% | +16.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.8 | 2023 | +2.65% | +6.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.55 | 2023 | +3.92% | +4.3% | View data |
