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Cheese and curd market in Slovakia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cheese and curd market in Slovakia experienced substantial growth from 61.5 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 90.7 thousand tonnes in 2024, despite a temporary contraction in 2022. The most pronounced surge occurred in 2023, with market volume jumping by 32% to 92.9 thousand tonnes, following a period of more moderate increases and a 13% decline the previous year.

A key driver for the 13% market growth in 2021 was the rising popularity of cottage cheese, fueled by social media trends and sustained brand stability in the neighboring Czech market, which influenced regional consumer preferences. By 2024, the market stabilized at a high level, supported by factors including gastronomy sector inflation of 4.5%, a shift towards digital sales channels, and growing consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly dairy products.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovakia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cheese and curd in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Slovakia's cheese and curd production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 235.9 million US dollars, marking a moderate 8.5% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 23.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	3.1%	8.5%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cheese and curd, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cheese and curd, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cheese and curd production in Slovakia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovakia produced 46 454 tonnes, showing a modest 3.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 10.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 41 459 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 1.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with an 8.4% jump.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	8.4%	3.3%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cheese and curd from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Slovakia's cheese and curd exports declined. In 2020, exports stood at 32 523 tonnes, down 10.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The peak was in 2019 at 36 395 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	5.3%	(10.6%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Hungary, and Germany were the top destinations for Slovakia's cheese and curd exports in volume terms. Czechia accounted for 36.7% of exports, Hungary for 22.6%, and Germany for 14.8%. Together, these three countries made up 74.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, cheese and curd exports from Slovakia declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 162.2 million US dollars, showing little change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 15.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The highest value was in 2019 at 162.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	8.9%	(0.4%)	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Germany, and Hungary were the main buyers of Slovak cheese and curd in value terms. Czechia represented 34.0% of exports, Germany 19.8%, and Hungary 18.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 72.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cheese and curd to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia's cheese and curd imports reached 57 184 tonnes, a moderate 7.7% decrease from the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 54 635 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 61 984 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 13.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.9%)	13.5%	(7.7%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, Czechia, and Germany were the key partners for Slovakia's cheese and curd imports in volume terms. Poland contributed 34.9% of imports, Czechia 25.9%, and Germany 19.1%. Together, these three countries represented 79.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cheese and curd imports into Slovakia have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 225.8 million US dollars, a slight 2.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 20.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	15.3%	2.4%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Czechia, and Germany were the primary suppliers of cheese and curd to Slovakia in value terms. Poland accounted for 30.1% of imports, Czechia for 24.7%, and Germany for 19.8%. Jointly, these three countries made up 74.7% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io