Blue cheese trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in blue cheese was worth $759.0 million in 2024, about 94.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and up 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $759.0M | 94.9K t |
| 2023 | $755.8M | 83.8K t |
| 2022 | $688.4M | 87.3K t |
| 2021 | $710.9M | 91.5K t |
| 2020 | $635.1M | 87.1K t |
| 2019 | $653.4M | 88.4K t |
| 2018 | $675.7M | 85.9K t |
| 2017 | $619.0M | 82.4K t |
Top blue cheese exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (32%), France (19%) and Denmark (19%). 79 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $245.2M | 32% |
| France | $145.0M | 19% |
| Denmark | $143.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $100.4M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $20.0M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $14.5M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $12.0M | 1.6% |
| Luxembourg | $9.7M | 1.3% |
| Armenia | $9.5M | 1.3% |
| Austria | $8.6M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $8.3M | 1.1% |
| Slovakia | $7.8M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (15%), Spain (10%) and France (9%). 197 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $112.0M | 15% |
| Spain | $72.4M | 9.5% |
| France | $70.8M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $47.2M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $38.8M | 5.1% |
| United States | $37.3M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $33.9M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $24.3M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $23.9M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $18.7M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $17.8M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $17.5M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Luxembourg averaged $14.39 per kg and Germany $6.29 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0406.40: Dairy produce: cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed). HS 0406 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most blue cheese?
Italy exported $245.2 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by France (19%) and Denmark (19%). In all, 79 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most blue cheese?
Germany imported $112.0 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Spain (10%) and France (9%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in blue cheese?
It was worth $759.0 million in 2024, about 94.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 79 countries reported exports and 197 reported imports.
What is the average price of blue cheese per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Luxembourg averaged $14.39 per kg and Germany $6.29 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for blue cheese?
The HS code for blue cheese is subheading 0406.40, in chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0406 page.
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