Market Overview:
The global soft cheese market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the soft cheese market can be attributed to factors such as rising demand for convenience foods, growing awareness about the health benefits of soft cheeses, and increasing disposable income in developing countries. The global soft cheese market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market is segmented into skim milk soft cheese, medium fat soft cheese, and full fat soft cheese. Skim milksoft cheeses are low in calories and are a good source of protein and calcium. They are mainly used as an ingredient in dairy products such as yogurt or smoothies. Medium-fatsoft cheeses contain more calories than skim milksoft cheeses but less than full-fatsoft cheeses. They are mainly used for snacking or added to dishes such as pasta or pizza toppings for flavor and creaminess . Full-fatsoftcheese contains high levels of saturated fats which can leadto weight gain if consumedin large quantities . However , they have a rich flavor that makes them popularfor usein bakery itemsand savory snacks .
Product Definition:
A soft cheese is a cheese that has been made with milk that has not been pasteurized. Soft cheeses are often eaten as spreads or dips.
Skim Milk Soft Cheese:
Skim milk soft cheese is a type of low-fat dairy product made by removing most of the water content from whole milk. Skimmed milk products have approximately 30% less fat than regular full-fat dairy products and are therefore considered healthier. The global market for skimmed or reduced-calorie soft cheese was estimated to be worth USD 1,37 billion in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% over the forecast period (2014 - 2025).
Medium Fat Soft Cheese:
Medium fat soft cheese is a type of fresh cheese with a water content ranging from 4 to 30%. It has been produced by adding vegetable oil or animal fat (cheese wax) to the milk. The product is rich in vitamins, proteins, and calcium as well as contains various enzymes which help digest food easily. Medium Fat Soft Cheese can be used in many dishes instead of normal butter for cooking.
The market size for this product was estimated at USD 2 billion in 2015.
Application Insights:
Bakery and confectionery was the largest application segment in 2015, accounting for over 50% of global market share. Over the past few years, consumers have been shifting their preference from full fat cheese to low-fat cheese products as a result of increasing awareness about health issues. As a result, bakery and confectionery manufacturers are expected to benefit significantly over the forecast period.
The sweet & savory snacks segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of XX% from 2016 to 2030 owing to growing demand for soft cheese in snack foods such as nuggets, quesadillas and empanadas among others.
Regional Analysis:
Europe was the largest regional market in 2017 and accounted for more than 35% of the global share. The presence of a large number of producers coupled with high consumer preference is expected to drive the product demand over the forecast period. Europe has been witnessing increasing demand for processed cheese products, which is likely to benefit from strong growth over the coming years.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to be one of fastest-growing regional markets at a CAGR exceeding 5% from 2018 to 2030 owing to rising population, changing food habits, and growing disposable income levels in emerging economies including China and India. Moreover, increasing awareness regarding nutritional diet among consumers will further boost soft cheese consumption in this region over the next eight years.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for soft cheese as a healthy food option.
- Rising disposable income of consumers in developing countries.
- Growing popularity of snacking and convenience foods.
- Proliferation of retail formats that offer soft cheese varieties.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Soft Cheese Market Research Report
By Type
Skim Milk Soft Cheese, Medium Fat Soft Cheese, Full Fat Soft Cheese
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery, Sweet & Savory Snacks, Ready Meals, Other
By Companies
Arla Foods, Bongrain, Devondale Murray Goulburn, Fonterra, Leprino Foods, Friesland Campina, Groupe Lactalis, Almarai, Calabro Cheese Corporation, Bega Cheese, Bletsoe Cheese, Brunkow Cheese Factory, Burnett Dairy, Cady Cheese Factory, Dupont Cheese, Emmi, Hook'S Cheese Company, Kraft, Mother Dairy, Parag Milk Foods, Saputo, Sargento Foods, Beijing Sanyuan, Yili, Mengniu Dairy, Bright Dairy, Inner Mongolia Licheng, Knight Dairy, Shandong Tianjiao Biotech
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
241
Number of Tables & Figures
169
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Soft Cheese Market Report Segments:
The global Soft Cheese market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Skim Milk Soft Cheese, Medium Fat Soft Cheese, Full Fat Soft Cheese
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Bakery & Confectionery, Sweet & Savory Snacks, Ready Meals, Other
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Arla Foods
- Bongrain
- Devondale Murray Goulburn
- Fonterra
- Leprino Foods
- Friesland Campina
- Groupe Lactalis
- Almarai
- Calabro Cheese Corporation
- Bega Cheese
- Bletsoe Cheese
- Brunkow Cheese Factory
- Burnett Dairy
- Cady Cheese Factory
- Dupont Cheese
- Emmi
- Hook'S Cheese Company
- Kraft
- Mother Dairy
- Parag Milk Foods
- Saputo
- Sargento Foods
- Beijing Sanyuan
- Yili
- Mengniu Dairy
- Bright Dairy
- Inner Mongolia Licheng
- Knight Dairy
- Shandong Tianjiao Biotech
Highlights of The Soft Cheese Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Skim Milk Soft Cheese
- Medium Fat Soft Cheese
- Full Fat Soft Cheese
- By Application:
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Sweet & Savory Snacks
- Ready Meals
- Other
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Soft Cheese Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Soft cheese is a type of cheese that has been ripened with bacteria. This process makes the cheese more elastic and gives it a softer texture.
Some of the key players operating in the soft cheese market are Arla Foods, Bongrain, Devondale Murray Goulburn, Fonterra, Leprino Foods, Friesland Campina, Groupe Lactalis, Almarai, Calabro Cheese Corporation, Bega Cheese, Bletsoe Cheese, Brunkow Cheese Factory, Burnett Dairy, Cady Cheese Factory, Dupont Cheese, Emmi, Hook'S Cheese Company, Kraft, Mother Dairy, Parag Milk Foods, Saputo, Sargento Foods, Beijing Sanyuan, Yili, Mengniu Dairy, Bright Dairy, Inner Mongolia Licheng, Knight Dairy, Shandong Tianjiao Biotech.
The soft cheese market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Soft Cheese Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Soft Cheese Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Soft Cheese Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Soft Cheese Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Soft Cheese Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Soft Cheese Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Soft Cheese Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Soft Cheese Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Skim Milk Soft Cheese
5.2.2 Medium Fat Soft Cheese
5.2.3 Full Fat Soft Cheese
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Soft Cheese Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Bakery & Confectionery
6.2.2 Sweet & Savory Snacks
6.2.3 Ready Meals
6.2.4 Other
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Soft Cheese Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Soft Cheese Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Skim Milk Soft Cheese
9.6.2 Medium Fat Soft Cheese
9.6.3 Full Fat Soft Cheese
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Bakery & Confectionery
9.10.2 Sweet & Savory Snacks
9.10.3 Ready Meals
9.10.4 Other
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Soft Cheese Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Skim Milk Soft Cheese
10.6.2 Medium Fat Soft Cheese
10.6.3 Full Fat Soft Cheese
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Bakery & Confectionery
10.10.2 Sweet & Savory Snacks
10.10.3 Ready Meals
10.10.4 Other
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Soft Cheese Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Skim Milk Soft Cheese
11.6.2 Medium Fat Soft Cheese
11.6.3 Full Fat Soft Cheese
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Bakery & Confectionery
11.10.2 Sweet & Savory Snacks
11.10.3 Ready Meals
11.10.4 Other
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Soft Cheese Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Skim Milk Soft Cheese
12.6.2 Medium Fat Soft Cheese
12.6.3 Full Fat Soft Cheese
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Bakery & Confectionery
12.10.2 Sweet & Savory Snacks
12.10.3 Ready Meals
12.10.4 Other
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Soft Cheese Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Skim Milk Soft Cheese
13.6.2 Medium Fat Soft Cheese
13.6.3 Full Fat Soft Cheese
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Soft Cheese Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Bakery & Confectionery
13.10.2 Sweet & Savory Snacks
13.10.3 Ready Meals
13.10.4 Other
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Soft Cheese Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Soft Cheese Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Arla Foods
14.3.2 Bongrain
14.3.3 Devondale Murray Goulburn
14.3.4 Fonterra
14.3.5 Leprino Foods
14.3.6 Friesland Campina
14.3.7 Groupe Lactalis
14.3.8 Almarai
14.3.9 Calabro Cheese Corporation
14.3.10 Bega Cheese
14.3.11 Bletsoe Cheese
14.3.12 Brunkow Cheese Factory
14.3.13 Burnett Dairy
14.3.14 Cady Cheese Factory
14.3.15 Dupont Cheese
14.3.16 Emmi
14.3.17 Hook'S Cheese Company
14.3.18 Kraft
14.3.19 Mother Dairy
14.3.20 Parag Milk Foods
14.3.21 Saputo
14.3.22 Sargento Foods
14.3.23 Beijing Sanyuan
14.3.24 Yili
14.3.25 Mengniu Dairy
14.3.26 Bright Dairy
14.3.27 Inner Mongolia Licheng
14.3.28 Knight Dairy
14.3.29 Shandong Tianjiao Biotech
