Eastern Europe: Market for Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese 2024

Market Size for Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese in Eastern Europe

For the fourth year in a row, the East European grated and blue cheese market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese in Eastern Europe

In value terms, grated and blue cheese production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, grated and blue cheese exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the key exporter of grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to grated and blue cheese exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%), Estonia (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Bulgaria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.), Estonia (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.) and Latvia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Lithuania (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest grated and blue cheese supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

In Poland, grated and blue cheese exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, grated and blue cheese imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the major importer of grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to grated and blue cheese imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%), Ukraine (X%), Slovakia (X%), Poland (X%), Hungary (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Romania (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.) and Ukraine (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In Russia, grated and blue cheese imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ukraine ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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