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Fresh cheese and curd market in Italy

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Italian fresh cheese and curd market experienced significant fluctuations in volume. Consumption rose to a peak of 1.1 million tons in 2019, then fell sharply to 906 thousand tons in 2020. A partial recovery followed, bringing the market back above 1 million tons in 2022, before another dip in 2023 and a final rebound to 1.0 million tons in 2024.

Measured in value, the market reached its highest point in 2024 at $5.5 billion. Despite the volatile volumes, the overall market value grew from $5.0 billion in 2018, with the sharpest decline occurring in 2020. The later period from 2021 onward was marked by a general upward trend in value, suggesting changes in pricing or product composition.

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 Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 fresh cheese and curd in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's fresh cheese and curd production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 4,660 million US dollars, marking an 8.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 5,221 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.3%	(2.8%)	(8.1%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of growth, Italy's fresh cheese and curd production volume has declined. In 2020, 908,000 tonnes were produced, down 16.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,090,000 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.2%	17.6%	(16.7%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh cheese and curd from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Italy's fresh cheese and curd exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 210,800 tonnes, showing a moderate 6.6% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 17%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	8.3%	6.6%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the largest buyers of Italian fresh cheese and curd by volume. France accounted for 29.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 11.6%, and Germany for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 50.5% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Italy's fresh cheese and curd exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1,105 million US dollars, up 7.9% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 26.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	4.1%	7.9%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy's fresh cheese and curd exports in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. France accounted for 29.2% of export value, the United Kingdom for 10.6%, and Germany for 9.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 49.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh cheese and curd to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy's fresh cheese and curd imports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 209,400 tonnes, a measured 6.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 7%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 229,000 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	(2.4%)	(6.3%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Lithuania, and France remained the main suppliers of fresh cheese and curd to Italy by volume. Germany accounted for 51.7% of imports, Lithuania for 9.7%, and France for 8.0%. Together, these three countries made up 69.3% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's fresh cheese and curd imports have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 701 million US dollars, down 8.9% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 9.6%, with an average annual decrease of 3.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 782 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(1.7%)	(8.9%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Germany, Lithuania, and Spain were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Italy's fresh cheese and curd imports by value. Germany accounted for 51.4% of import value, Lithuania for 9.9%, and Spain for 8.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 70.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io