Not grated and not powdered processed cheese market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for not grated and not powdered processed cheese demonstrated sustained growth in volume over the 2018–2024 period, rising from 8 110 tonnes to 10 932 tonnes. After steady increases through 2021, market size dipped marginally in 2022 before surging by over 12% in 2023. The following year maintained momentum with a 6.7% expansion.

Consumer behavior played a key role in the 2024 uptick. Demand for protein-rich dairy products strengthened, benefiting the processed cheese segment. At the same time, evolving public understanding that processing does not inherently compromise nutritional quality helped maintain consumer interest in these products.

Production not grated and not powdered processed cheese in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of not grated and not powdered processed cheese has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 59 910 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.0% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 50.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production volume of not grated and not powdered processed cheese has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 7 335 tonnes, showing an 8.0% year-over-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 41.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

Exports not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2019 at 14 tonnes, then climbed to their peak in 2020 at 933 tonnes, representing a 68-fold increase. In 2020, Finland exported 933 tonnes of not grated and not powdered processed cheese, a sharp rise of 6,681.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 98.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine were the key partners for Finland's exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese in kind. The United States accounted for 19.0% of exports, Uzbekistan for 17.1%, and Ukraine for 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented 50.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese amounted to 4 507 thousand US dollars, up by 24.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 612 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 6.2%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan, the United States, and Ukraine were the main destinations for Finland's exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese in value terms. Uzbekistan accounted for 17.9% of exports, the United States for 17.5%, and Ukraine for 15.1%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 50.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports not grated and not powdered processed cheese to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Finland imported 2 460 tonnes of not grated and not powdered processed cheese in 2020, which is 34.4% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 9.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 830 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 24.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Austria together captured 84.0% of Finland's total imports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese in kind. The remaining flows were distributed thinly across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Finland imported 10 541 thousand US dollars worth of not grated and not powdered processed cheese in 2020, representing a small increase of 1.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 11.4%, with an annualized rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 845 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 14.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Denmark were the principal sources for Finland's imports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese in value terms. Germany accounted for 53.1% of imports, Austria for 25.8%, and Denmark for 6.5%. Together, these three countries made up 85.4% of total import flows.

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

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