Global Cheese Ingredients Market

Global Cheese Ingredients Market Size, Trends & Analysis - Forecasts to 2026 By Cheese Type (Processed Cheese and Natural Cheese), By Ingredients (Milk, Cultures, Enzymes, and Additives), By Region (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa); Competitive Landscape, Company Market Share Analysis, and Competitor Analysis

Category Food & Beverages

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This report was recently updated on November 15 2024 with the latest and most recent market numbers

Cheese Ingredients Market Insights

Cheese ingredients are used to manufacture a variety of cheese ranging from basic to flavored. Cheese ingredients include cooking oil, emulsifiers, salt, whey or sugar, milk products, pigments, and flavors. In most cases, cow, buffalo, sheep, or goat's milk is utilized in the production of processed cheese. Flavored cheese is also made with herbs, spices, vinegar, and alcohol. Cheese ingredients are the substances required throughout the cheese manufacturing process, and cheese is among the most complicated dairy products due to the numerous processes involved, including chemical, biochemical, and microbiological approaches.

The expanding cheese business, together with increased customer preference for numerous varieties of cheese, is a significant driver propelling expansion in the global cheese ingredients market. The growing proliferation of fast-food restaurants and the accelerated development of western culinary culture amongst consumers are additional factors driving up demand for cheese. Furthermore, the expanding food processing sector in emerging economies is likely to boost worldwide market expansion. Additionally, the expanding retail and e-commerce sectors are anticipated to augment expansion in the global cheese ingredients market.

However, the significant volume of lactose-intolerant people may stymie the global cheese ingredients market's expansion. Furthermore, the growing vegan demographic is a challenge that may have an impact on the worldwide market's growth. Nonetheless, the advent of cheese featuring regional attributes has the potential to generate significant revenue for participants in the core demographic.

The rapid increase in the number of restaurants and food chains across the globe, the demand for better quality cheese products, the increasing number of dairy & processed food manufacturing industries, the emerging requirement of protein-rich diets among predominantly youngsters are all growth drivers in the global cheese ingredients market. Excellent marketing strategy of diary and milk product companies which increases the reach of the product in every stratum of society and the globe, thereby increasing the customer base of the product is the primary driver. The sale of cheese via online purchase offering attractive discounts and a wide variety of products has also proved to be a good factor driving the market.

The global cheese market provides a diverse spectrum of cheeses in terms of texture, taste, and flavor, and the attributes of these cheeses are mostly determined by the fundamental ingredients used in their production. Thus, the rising production of such fundamental ingredients will boost the demand. Globally, the food and dairy sectors are experiencing enormous transformations as a result of fast technological breakthroughs. Emerging innovations, including Ultra High-Temperature Processing (UHT), have rendered milk hygienic, sterilized, lasting, and shelf-stable; yet, cheese manufacturing is fast developing to keep up with ever-increasing demand. Thus, leading to development in the cheese ingredients market.

As the hectic customer lifestyle encourages the use of processed meals, cheese ingredient manufacturers have offered goods that distinguish themselves from competitors. Mainstream themes such as clean labels, organics, veganism, and health consciousness are projected to affect the growth of the global cheese ingredient market. Consumption of packaged cheese as a snacking item tends to have a substantial growing influence on the cheese ingredient business, particularly in emerging nations. Cheese consumption has expanded dramatically in recent years as a result of the fast expansion of service outlets and the nations' quick adoption of gourmet cultures which leads to augmented development in the cheese ingredients market.

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Cheese Ingredients Market: By Cheese Type

Based on the application of the cheese ingredients, the market can be segregated as processed cheese and natural cheese. Due to the extreme consistent demand for cheese and cheese-based items amongst individuals in both industrialized and underdeveloped nations throughout the world, the natural cheese category is expected to account for a substantial revenue share in the global market. Furthermore, increased consumer consciousness of the nutritional advantages of cheese consumption, particularly amongst customers in western democracies, is propelling revenue growth in this market.

Cheese Ingredients Market: By Ingredients

Based on ingredients, the cheese ingredients market can be segregated as milk, cultures, enzymes, and additives. Due to the usage of milk as a fundamental component in the creation of various cheese kinds, the milk segment, trailed by enzymes, is predicted to experience considerable development and hold the majority of the market share. Growing collaboration amongst local farmers and large milk and dairy product manufacturing corporations is also projected to aid in the segment's expansion. Because of the increased availability of milk devoid of synthetic taints and unsaturated fatty acids, which generate off-flavors in cheese, and antibiotics, which limit bacterial growth is leading to segment’s supremacy.

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Cheese Ingredients Market: By Region

As per the geographical analysis, the cheese ingredients market can be classified into North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Asia Pacific (India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Rest of Asia Pacific), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe), Middle East & Africa and Central & South America. North America has been the highest grosser in this market as it has a big producing capacity for processed food and higher consumption of fast foods having cheese ingredients. Because it is the leading manufacturer and exporter of cheese, North America ruled the market and contributed to the maximum market share. The growing disposable income and urbanization, as well as the expansion of the fast-food business, are likely to drive market growth. Europe has shown drastic achievement in its cheese ingredients market owing to the growth that has been shown by its food and beverage industry. The Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market owing to the biggest dairy product market in India. India has always been the highest supplier of milk and milk products in the world owing to its flourishing dairy industry in the region. Another aspect fueling the targeted market's expansion in the Asia Pacific area is the rising appreciation of milk products amongst individuals, evolving eating patterns, and increased disposable income.

Cheese Ingredients Market Share and Competitor Analysis

Chr. Hansen Holding, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, FOOD Development LLC, Kraft Foods Cheese & Dairy Division, Schreiber Foods, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, CSK Food Enrichment, Sacco SRL, Dupont, DSM, Arla Foods, Saputo Inc., Dairy Farmers of America, Wisconsin Milk, Nestlé, among others, are the major players.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.

Chapter 1 Methodology

1.1 Market Scope & Definitions

1.2 Estimates & Forecast Calculation

1.3 Historical Data Overview And Validation

1.4 Data Sources

1.4.1 Secondary

1.4.2 Primary

Chapter 2 Report Outlook

2.1 Cheese Ingredients Market Industry Overview, 2016-2026

2.1.1 Industry Overview

2.1.2 Cheese Type Overview

2.1.3 Ingredients Overview

2.1.4 Regional Overview

Chapter 3 Cheese Ingredients Market Trends

3.1 Market Segmentation

3.2 Industry Background, 2016-2026

3.3 Market Key Trends

3.3.1 Positive Trends

3.3.1.1 Technology Advancement in Food & Beverage Industry

3.3.1.2 Increasing Number of Restaurants and Fast-Food Chains

3.3.2 Industry Challenges

3.3.2.1 Increasing Volume of Lactose-Intolerant People

3.4 Prospective Growth Scenario

3.4.1 Cheese Type Growth Scenario

3.4.2 Ingredients Growth Scenario

3.5 COVID-19 Influence over Industry Growth

3.6 Porter’s Analysis

3.7 PESTEL Analysis

3.8 Value Chain & Supply Chain Analysis

3.9 Regulatory Framework

3.9.1 North America

3.9.2 Europe

3.9.3 APAC

3.9.4 LATAM

3.9.5 MEA

3.10 Technology Overview

3.11 Market Share Analysis, 2020

3.11.1 Company Positioning Overview, 2020

Chapter 4 Cheese Ingredients Market, By Cheese Type

4.1 Cheese Type Outlook

4.2 Processed Cheese

4.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

4.3 Natural Cheese

4.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

Chapter 5 Cheese Ingredients Market, By Ingredients

5.1 Ingredients Outlook

5.2 Milk

5.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

5.3 Cultures

5.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

5.4 Enzymes

5.4.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

5.5 Additives

5.5.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

Chapter 6 Cheese Ingredients Market, By Region

6.1 Regional outlook

6.2 North America

6.2.1 Market Size, By Country 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.2.2 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.2.3 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.2.4 U.S.

6.2.4.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.2.4.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.2.5 Canada

6.2.5.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.2.5.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3 Europe

6.3.1 Market Size, By Country 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.2 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.3 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.4 Germany

6.2.4.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.2.4.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.5 UK

6.3.5.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.5.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.6 France

6.3.6.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.6.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.7 Italy

6.3.7.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.7.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.8 Spain

6.3.8.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.8.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.9 Russia

6.3.9.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.3.9.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4 Asia Pacific

6.4.1 Market Size, By Country 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.2 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.3 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.4 China

6.4.4.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.4.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.5 India

6.4.5.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.5.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.6 Japan

6.4.6.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.6.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.7 Australia

6.4.7.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.7.2 Market size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.8 South Korea

6.4.8.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.4.8.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5 Latin America

6.5.1 Market Size, By Country 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5.2 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5.3 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5.4 Brazil

6.5.4.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5.4.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5.5 Mexico

6.5.5.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5.5.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5.6 Argentina

6.5.6.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.5.6.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6 MEA

6.6.1 Market Size, By Country 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6.2 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6.3 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6.4 Saudi Arabia

6.6.4.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6.4.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6.5 UAE

6.6.5.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6.5.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6.6 South Africa

6.6.6.1 Market Size, By Cheese Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

6.6.6.2 Market Size, By Ingredients, 2016-2026 (USD Million)

Chapter 7 Company Landscape

7.1 Competitive Analysis, 2020

7.2 Chr. Hansen Holding

7.2.1 Company Overview

7.2.2 Financial Analysis

7.2.3 Strategic Positioning

7.2.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.3 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

7.3.1 Company Overview

7.3.2 Financial Analysis

7.3.3 Strategic Positioning

7.3.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.4 FOOD Development LLC

7.4.1 Company Overview

7.4.2 Financial Analysis

7.4.3 Strategic Positioning

7.4.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.5 Kraft Foods Cheese & Dairy Division

7.5.1 Company Overview

7.5.2 Financial Analysis

7.5.3 Strategic Positioning

7.5.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.6 Schreiber Foods

7.6.1 Company Overview

7.6.2 Financial Analysis

7.6.3 Strategic Positioning

7.6.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.7 Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

7.7.1 Company Overview

7.7.2 Financial Analysis

7.7.3 Strategic Positioning

7.7.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.8 CSK Food Enrichment

7.8.1 Company Overview

7.8.2 Financial Analysis

7.8.3 Strategic Positioning

7.8.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.9 Sacco SRL

7.9.1 Company Overview

7.9.2 Financial Analysis

7.9.3 Strategic Positioning

7.9.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.10 Dupont

7.10.1 Company Overview

7.10.2 Financial Analysis

7.10.3 Strategic Positioning

7.10.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.11 DSM

7.11.1 Company Overview

7.11.2 Financial Analysis

7.11.3 Strategic Positioning

7.11.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.12 Arla Foods

7.12.1 Company Overview

7.12.2 Financial Analysis

7.12.3 Strategic Positioning

7.12.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.13 Saputo Inc.

7.13.1 Company Overview

7.13.2 Financial Analysis

7.13.3 Strategic Positioning

7.13.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.14 Wisconsin Milk

7.14.1 Company Overview

7.14.2 Financial Analysis

7.14.3 Strategic Positioning

7.14.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.15 Nestlé

7.15.1 Company Overview

7.15.2 Financial Analysis

7.15.3 Strategic Positioning

7.15.4 Info Graphic Analysis

7.14 Other Companies

7.14.1 Company Overview

7.14.2 Financial Analysis

7.14.3 Strategic Positioning

7.14.4 Info Graphic Analysis

The Global Cheese Ingredients Market has been studied from the year 2019 till 2026. However, the CAGR provided in the report is from the year 2021 to 2026. The research methodology involved three stages: Desk research, Primary research, and Analysis & Output from the entire research process.

The desk research involved a robust background study which meant referring to paid and unpaid databases to understand the market dynamics; mapping contracts from press releases; identifying the key players in the market, studying their product portfolio, competition level, annual reports/SEC filings & investor presentations; and learning the demand and supply-side analysis for the Cheese Ingredients Market.

The primary research activity included telephonic conversations with more than 50 tier 1 industry consultants, distributors, and end-use product manufacturers.

Finally, based on the above thorough research process, an in-depth analysis was carried out considering the following aspects: market attractiveness, current & future market trends, market share analysis, SWOT analysis of the company and customer analytics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the projected market size of the global cheese ingredients market?

The global cheese ingredients market size is projected to grow at a CAGR value of 3.5% between 2021 and 2026.

Who are the major vendors in the cheese ingredients market?

Key and innovative vendors in the cheese ingredients market include Chr. Hansen Holding, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, FOOD Development LLC, Kraft Foods Cheese & Dairy Division, Schreiber Foods, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, CSK Food Enrichment, Sacco SRL, Dupont, DSM, Arla Foods, Saputo Inc., Dairy Farmers of America, Wisconsin Milk, and Nestlé, among others.

Which region has the highest market share in the cheese ingredients market?

The North American region is estimated to hold the largest share of the cheese ingredients market.

What is the Covid-19 impact on future Cheese ingredients manufacturers?

COVID-19 has caused supply chain disruptions, fluctuations in prices of raw materials, and disrupted manufacturing processes. The market for cheese ingredients is expected to bounce back owing to the large demand for cheese and its by products, the global cheese ingredients market is expected to expand at a healthy pace in the near future as restrictions on staff movement are eased and lockdown is lifted.

What are the major drivers in the cheese ingredients market?

The cheese ingredients market is driven by the growing disposable income, increasing production capacities of food & beverage companies, growing customer preference for various types of cheese, and growing proliferation of fast-food restaurants.