Why are Swiss cheese exports falling? Swiss cheese market at the end of June 2023
Half-time and still no turnaround! Cheese exports are catastrophic at - 6% at the end of June 2023, Emmentaler -16%, Switzerland Swiss - 13%, Gruyere -10%, Appenzeller and Tete de Moîne -3%. Milk powder production + 13%
There was a slight recovery in Swiss cheese exports in May 2023. Unfortunately, June was again marked by negative developments. Production of the larger cheese varieties was greatly reduced, resulting in low stock levels. For Gruyère in particular, there are fears that the stock may be too small for the winter.
On the question: Why are cheese exports falling?
The falling cheese exports can be attributed to one simple reason: The milk that was used for cheese production is instead diverted to produce milk powder. In Switzerland, both cheese production and milk powder production are subsidised. Milk powder producers have been able to continuously increase their shares of the subsidies, which means that more milk flows into their production. Since milk production is not increasing, less milk is left over for cheese production and exports. At the same time, cheese imports are increasing due to population growth.
Would you like to talk to us and try our cheeses? we will be present at the following fairs:
- Tutto Food, Milano 8 -11 May 2023 (as visitor).
- PLMA, Amsterdam 23/24 May 2023 (as visitor)
- Symposium Feines Essen und Trinken, Munich 15/16 June 2023 (as co-exhibitor with Dicke Food)
- International Cheese Award, Stafford GB, 30.6; 1.7. 2023 (as participant)
- Anuga, Cologne 7 - 11 October 2023 (as co-exhibitor with Dicke Food)
