Cheese Market, By Cheese Type (Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Semi-Hard Cheese, and Fresh Cheese), By Cheese Form (Block/Wheel, Shredded/Grated, and Sliced), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online/E-commerce, and Foodservi

Cheese Market, By Cheese Type (Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Semi-Hard Cheese, and Fresh Cheese), By Cheese Form (Block/Wheel, Shredded/Grated, and Sliced), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online/E-commerce, and Foodservice/HoReCa), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)


A variety of factors like rising disposable income, changing dietary habits, and growing fast food industry have boosted the demand for cheese worldwide. Traditionally popular in Western countries, the consumption of cheese has increased significantly in Asia Pacific and other emerging economies as more people incorporate it into their daily diets. Most commercially produced cheeses can be classified into two main categories - natural cheese which includes cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella, etc. and processed cheese slices or spreads. The natural cheese segment dominates the market currently due to increasing health consciousness.

Market Dynamics:

The global cheese market is driven by growing fast food chains, rising incomes, and changing preference towards western snacking habits. Factors like increasing popularity of pizza and burger consumption have propelled the demand for mozzarella and cheddar cheese globally. However, stringent regulations regarding cheese production and rising prevalence of lactose intolerance act as restraints. Opportunities lie in new product innovations catering to health-conscious consumers like low-fat, low-calorie cheese variants. Market players are focused on R&D to develop novel cheese flavors and applications. The Asia Pacific region presents high growth prospects owing to rising living standards and young population embracing western cultural trends.

Key features of the study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global cheese market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global cheese market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include The Kraft Heinz Co., Arla Foods Inc., Bongrain SA, Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd., Fromageries Bel S.A., Mondelez International Group (Kraft), Sargento Foods Inc., Almarai Company Ltd., Saputo Inc., Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Groupe Lactalis S.A, Emmi, Land O'Lakes, Inc., Lactose A/S, Dairiconcepts, L.P., FrieslandCampina, Kanegrade Limited, Aarkay Food Products Ltd., Kerry Group Plc, and Dairy Farmers of America Inc
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global cheese market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global cheese market
Detailed Segmentation
  • By Cheese Type
  • Hard Cheese
  • Soft Cheese
  • Semi-Hard Cheese
  • Fresh Cheese
  • By Cheese Form
  • Block/Wheel
  • Shredded/Grated
  • Sliced
  • By Distribution Channel
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Online/E-commerce
  • Foodservice/HoReCa
  • By Region:
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • The Kraft Heinz Co.
  • Arla Foods Inc.
  • Bongrain SA
  • Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd.
  • Fromageries Bel S.A.
  • Mondelez International Group (Kraft)
  • Sargento Foods Inc.
  • Almarai Company Ltd.
  • Saputo Inc.
  • Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
  • Groupe Lactalis S.A
  • Emmi
  • Land O'Lakes, Inc.
  • Lactose A/S
  • Dairiconcepts, L.P.
  • FrieslandCampina
  • Kanegrade Limited
  • Aarkay Food Products Ltd.
  • Kerry Group Plc
  • Dairy Farmers of America Inc


1. Research Objectives And Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Cheese Market, By Cheese Type
Global Cheese Market, By Cheese Form
Global Cheese Market, By Distribution channel
Global Cheese Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global Cheese Market, By Cheese Type, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Hard Cheese
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Soft Cheese
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Semi-Hard Cheese
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Fresh Cheese
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
5. Global Cheese Market, By Cheese Form, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Block/Wheel
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Shredded/Grated
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Sliced
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
6. Global Cheese Market, By Distribution Channel, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Specialty Stores
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Online/E-commerce
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Foodservice/HoReCa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
7. Global Cheese Market, By Region, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024,2027 & 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East & Africa
8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
The Kraft Heinz Co.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Arla Foods Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Bongrain SA
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Fromageries Bel S.A.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Mondelez International Group (Kraft)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Sargento Foods Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Almarai Company Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Saputo Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Groupe Lactalis S.A
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Emmi
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Lactose A/S
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Dairiconcepts, L.P.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
FrieslandCampina
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Kanegrade Limited
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Aarkay Food Products Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Kerry Group Plc
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Dairy Farmers of America Inc
9. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
10. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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