Cheese Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
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
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Turkey Cheese
... below the triple-digit rise in the average retail current unit price witnessed in cheese in Turkey in 2022-2023. Hikes in unit prices are underpinned by high inflation and the substantial devaluation of the Turkish lira. ... Read More
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Taiwan Cheese
... home-cooked meals, there was a surge in dining out in 2023 which led to a decline in home cooking and cheese consumption. Consumers continue to enjoy dining out in 2024 with foodservice sales of cheese ... Read More
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Pakistan Cheese
... mozzarella, cheddar, and feta are becoming staple ingredients in a wide range of dishes, including pizzas, pastas, salads, and gourmet recipes. This trend reflects an evolving culinary culture where cheese is being embraced not just ... Read More
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Lithuania Cheese
... of stabilisation, consumers are becoming more open to exploring higher-priced options. This trend is particularly evident in the growing popularity of hard cheeses, which are increasingly favoured for their diverse and robust flavours. The category’s ... Read More
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Latvia Cheese
... current value and volume growth. Euromonitor International's Cheese in Latvia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales ... Read More
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Uruguay Cheese
... and the world, reflecting the country’s long-standing tradition of cheese production. The recovery of purchasing power, alongside the decline in cross-border shopping in Argentina following the devaluation of the exchange rate, has contributed to this ... Read More
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Ireland Cheese
... consumers are seeking value for money, which is benefitting private label options for example. Indeed, the two overall top brands in cheese are from discounters Lidl (Lidl Ireland GmbH) and Aldi (Aldi Ireland Ltd). Such ... Read More
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Guatemala Cheese
... 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 traditional and modern ... Read More
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Poland Cheese
... able to make sandwiches quickly and easily. This trend is especially noticeable during breakfast time, where speed and ease of preparation are highly valued. Consumers perceive cheese spreads as a tasty and healthy alternative to ... Read More
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Germany Cheese
... This can be attributed to factors such as the longer shelf life of hard cheese, which appeals to consumers seeking products that offer both quality and longevity. Additionally, hard cheese is highly versatile, lending itself ... Read More
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Kazakhstan Cheese
... way to go to reach its potential in the country, and that cheese has also been one of the categories affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, due to Kazakhstan’s trade links with Russia. Added to which, ... Read More
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Macedonia Cheese
... is a key staple in the diet. Also, increasingly consumers are buying cheese for nutrition and convenience and are also increasingly open to new tastes and flavours. Euromonitor International's Cheese in North Macedonia report offers ... Read More
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Ukraine Cheese
... many people still seeking asylum abroad, cheese remains popular. Cheese is seen as a convenient snack and is popular as a quick meal option (eg in sandwiches), as well as being an ingredient in home ... Read More
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Nigeria Cheese
... a substantial reduction in demand for cheese products. This decline is further exacerbated by the sharp increase in unit prices, which rose by over 35% in 2023 and more than 30% in 2024. Given the ... Read More
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Israel Cheese
... brands changed their recipes to try to make sure that their products did not need to carry these symbols. However, the symbols did not appear to impact consumers’ food choices significantly. In 2023, Tara announced ... Read More
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Morocco Cheese
... of two 24-portion packs of its La Vache Qui Rit brand and a free 8-portion pack with the purchase of two 16-portion versions. Similarly, Copag provided a free 16-portion pack with the purchase of two ... Read More
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Singapore Cheese
... to the growth momentum for dining out domestically, the rising number of inbound tourists, and the ongoing growth of foodservice outlets focused on pizza and baked goods, which highlights opportunities for partnerships between manufacturers and ... Read More
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Denmark Cheese
... and a nutritious snacking option. One significant trend is an increasing consumer interest in higher-quality premium cheeses, reflecting a broader shift towards more refined and sophisticated food choices. Flavour innovation also plays a crucial role, ... Read More
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Hungary Cheese
... power. With the average price of raw milk in Hungary continuing to increase in 2024, cheese prices rose further. Domestic milk procurement has dropped significantly in recent years, primarily due to farm closures and a ... Read More
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Switzerland Cheese
... sales of cheese continuing to decline in 2024, continuing the pattern seen in the previous three years. Cheese is a very traditional and important product in Switzerland as half of the milk produced in the ... Read More
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Norway Cheese
... are set to help push higher retail current value sales, with the average unit price rising at a similar rate to 2023. Moreover, there is a rise in the consumption of more natural and premium ... Read More
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New Zealand Cheese
... to maintain their typical spending habits. Cheese is already perceived as a relatively expensive product and is not necessarily a staple ingredient for local households, so some consumers are deciding to forego purchasing cheese amid ... Read More
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Romania Cheese
... long tradition in the consumption and production of cheese in Romania, with artisanal cheese considered an affordable cheese. The traditional soft cheese telemea is sold in small specialist stores but also directly from farms. However, ... Read More
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Portugal Cheese
... this is largely due to the impact of inflation but also the increase in milk prices rather than an increase in demand. Companies have tried to minimise the impact of rising milk prices on their ... Read More
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Croatia Cheese
... sales. Consumers continue to be price sensitive after several years of price hikes. In response, a government-imposed upper retail price limit has been imposed for sliced Gouda, to ensure stable prices. Euromonitor International's Cheese in ... Read More
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