Cheese Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Cheesemaking may be an ancient craft, but it’s modern techniques and trends that are giving this classic food favorite new life through the introduction of products boasting unique flavors, containing lower sodium, and even offered in dairy-free varieties.

Roughly 90% of American adults eat cheese. Adults and kids eat it at home, in restaurants, and when they snack on-the-go throughout the day. Mozzarella and cheddar have been the long-standing darlings of the cheese segment, and even goat cheese has gained its fair share of advocates over the years. But foodies and the desire to seek out gourmet varieties has flooded the U.S. market with all sorts of artisanal offerings. In addition, the nationwide swing toward healthier fare is reshaping the cheese industry as much as any other.

The retail cheese market can be divided into three main categories: natural cheese (including most gourmet or specialty cheeses), processed cheese (including American cheese), and imitation cheese. Each of these categories can be divided into dozens or even hundreds of subcategories made up of groups and individual types of cheese.

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Cheese Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Cheese in Guatemala

    ... (usually unbranded), which is available in most independent grocers across the country. Mid-income consumers also consume unpackaged soft cheese, although they continue to migrate towards similar branded and packaged alternatives, which are found across both ... Read More

  • Cheese in Poland

    ... known for its rich, sweet, buttery taste with a hint of nuttiness. Its versatility makes it a favourite for both adults and children, and it pairs well with various dishes, from morning sandwiches to pizza ... Read More

  • Cheese in South Africa

    ... purchases, leading to only slow growth in cheese consumption and demand. Packaged hard cheese is expected to be particularly hard-hit by unit price increases, which is projected to result in this category seeing a slight ... Read More

  • Other Dairy in Egypt

    ... such as powder milk and sugar, as its mostly imported. In addition, the devaluation of the Egyptian pound impacted prices. Coffee whiteners witnessed the smallest decrease and the best performance, as its consumers are loyal ... Read More

  • Cheese in New Zealand

    ... compared with 2021. This is amongst the highest increases in CPI for food in New Zealand, being beaten only by fruit and vegetables, which saw an annual CPI increase of 20% in 2022. The value ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Dairy in Poland

    ... wide selection. Similarly, once hard to find, plant-based yoghurts and vegan cheese substitutes are easily accessible. Euromonitor International's Plant-based Dairy in Poland report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local ... Read More

  • Dairy Products and Alternatives in Canada

    ... this trend has carried over into 2023. These fluctuations have had a multifaceted impact on dairy products and alternatives. The prices of nearly all products experienced substantial surges, with butter and spreads, as well as ... Read More

  • Dairy Products and Alternatives in Australia

    ... for dairy products. According to the ABS Consumer Price Index, which measures the changes in the prices of goods in Australia, dairy products has seen the second highest increase in price amongst food products, second ... Read More

  • Dairy Products and Alternatives in Vietnam

    ... the end of the review period. The country has experienced tremendous challenges on numerous fronts from the start of 2023. For example, a drop in demand from key export markets has had a significant impact ... Read More

  • Dairy Products and Alternatives in the Czech Republic

    ... raw milk began to decline at the beginning of 2023, with a higher level of cattle in the country stabilising price points. As such, there has been no significant price increase in 2023, but nevertheless ... Read More

  • Dairy Products and Alternatives in Morocco

    ... the agricultural sector due to a rainfall deficit. Geopolitical factors, such as the European context shaped by the Ukraine conflict, continued to drive commodity prices upward on the global stage. These same tensions reverberated domestically, ... Read More

  • Dairy Products and Alternatives in Georgia

    ... high inflation is continuing to have an effect and consumers are expected to be highly price sensitive and prioritise value for money. Players are responding by offering discounts in the range of 30-40% and also ... Read More

  • Cheese in Vietnam

    ... awareness amongst the local population is also evident due to a lack of player-led above-the-line marketing activities to better educate consumers. Cheese’s growing popularity in the pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) period was driven by the foodservice channel. ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Dairy in Latvia

    ... declining due to economic uncertainty in the country. Consuming fewer animal-based products is increasingly believed to enrich diets, improve health and decrease environmental footprint; however, economic uncertainty and lower purchasing power is pushing consumers towards ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Dairy in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    ... There is a growing appetite for dairy alternatives and plant-based products, aided by the health and wellness trend, which is bringing more consumers into the category. In response to rising demand, category players are regularly ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Dairy in Saudi Arabia

    ... interest in plant-based alternatives that is being supported globally by rising concerns about the environment and animal welfare issues, as well as the health and wellness trend. Increasingly health conscious consumers are becoming concerned about ... Read More

  • Cheese in Egypt

    ... in recovery following the impact of COVID-19, when the war in Ukraine further impacted prices, with most cheese types in the county being imported. In addition, the devaluation of the Egyptian pound and rising global ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Dairy in the United Arab Emirates

    ... an increasing preference for plant-based foods. Hence, plant-based dairy has strong potential to take off, because these products are often higher in vitamins and protein, and lower in saturated fat and carbohydrate, and are less ... Read More

  • Cheese in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    ... as an economical and nutritious source of protein, while younger consumers in particular are increasingly interested in a wider range of cheese. The strong double-digit growth in value terms is being driven by significant unit ... Read More

  • Cheese in Saudi Arabia

    ... price of cheese products. Companies revised their pricing constantly during the year due to the increasing manufacturing costs, which resulted from a rise in transportation fees, import expenses and the rising cost of raw materials. ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Dairy in Israel

    ... could not eat dairy. However, there has also been a continual rise in veganism in the country, with a rising number of consumers who prefer not to eat products that come from animals. Many consumers ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Dairy in Malaysia

    ... is increasingly present on menus in foodservice establishments, such as specialist coffee shops like Starbucks, Zus Coffee and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and selected bubble tea shops like Tealive. Hence, “other” plant-based options, ... Read More

  • Cheese in Germany

    ... first quarter of 2022, consumers are taking a new approach to their cheese purchases. One strategy is to opt for more affordable domestic cheese instead of imported specialties. Another solution has been to switch to ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Dairy in France

    ... a low base. Plant-based dairy enjoyed significant growth earlier in the review period, driven by novelty and regular new product launches. Whilst innovation continues, there has been a notable slowdown as consumers are making more ... Read More

  • Cheese in Portugal

    ... demand was constrained by a loss of purchasing power, which forced many consumers to switch to cheaper products. Euromonitor International's Cheese in Portugal report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing ... Read More

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