Dairy Products Export of Cyprus: The Trade Dynamics of 2024
Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The country, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, has emerged as a substantial contributor to the global dairy export market through the efficient production of its farming sectors. Cyprus Import Data says the country, with its thriving manufacturing rate, has recorded itself as one of the fastest-growing dairy exporters to Asia between the periods of 2013–2024, with an annual growth rate of 12%, reflecting the hike in demand in emerging markets across Asia. The agreements signed earlier by the government authorities of Cyprus, like the Dairy Export Protocol with China, have been facilitating the market exit while contributing to the sustained export growth rate.
The premium products and PDO advantage, like the Halloumi, a globally recognized dairy product of Cyprus, accounting for 13.4% of the total dairy exports, have led to a hike in the contribution of Cyprus to the global dairy products export. Due to a reduction in the demand rate from major exporters like China and Southeast Asian regions, the global dairy market has faced a bit of decline, but Cyprus has still focused on this resilient commodity trade with a higher willingness to pay premium prices. All these attributing factors, including the recovery from pandemic-induced stock accumulation, have resulted in an export trade value of dairy products worth 690 million US dollars in 2024. Subscribe to Import Globals, an import export trade provider, to stay updated with the latest valuation on the dairy products export of Cyprus via the Cyprus Trade Data.
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES AND POLICY REFORMS SUPPORTING THE EXPORT OF DAIRY PRODUCTS FROM CYPRUS IN 2024
The incentive to increase the halloumi production introduced by the government authorities has reduced the seasonal supply fluctuations while allowing exporters to deliver to global demands to fulfill the contracts consistently throughout the year. It has also increased the annual export volumes while improving the reliability for the overseas traders. The safeguarding of halloumi trade status was initiated to preserve the authenticity of the flagship dairy product of Cyprus. The additional benefit was the allowance of halloumi to maintain the premium pricing while recording an increase in the export value per ton.
This initiative has overall increased the customer’s belief in the product’s origin with an authenticity certification. The productivity-based subsidies for halloumi milk supply have incentivized higher milk yields, helping the commodity to meet PDO requirements without any shortages of raw milk. The EU funding and e-Kofini price transparency platform was supported by the government authorities of Cyprus, as it has enhanced the farmers’ profitability while maintaining stability in the domestic supply. It has also encouraged adherence to quality standards.
THE LEADING VARIANTS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS EXPORTED FROM CYPRUS IN 2024
Cyprus, with its increasing production rate of dairy products, has recorded a steady growth rate in the overall valuation, maintained by the investment made by the government authorities in the farming sector. According to the Cyprus Export Data, the top 10 leading variants of dairy products exported from the nation in 2024 are,
- Halloumi Cheese — The annual valuation of Halloumi Cheese exported from Cyprus in 2024–165 million US dollars
- Feta Cheese — The annual valuation of Feta Cheese exported from Cyprus in 2024–124 million US dollars
- Kasseri Cheese — The annual valuation of Kasseri Cheese exported from Cyprus in 2024–89 million US dollars
- Fresh Cow’s Milk — The annual valuation of Fresh Cow’s Milk exported from Cyprus in 2024–76 million US dollars
- Sheep’s Milk– The annual valuation of Sheep’s Milk exported from Cyprus in 2024–68 million US dollars
- Goat’s Milk — The annual valuation of Goat’s Milk exported from Cyprus in 2024–59 million US dollars
- Yogurt — The annual valuation of Yogurt exported from Cyprus in 2024–48 million US dollars
- Butter — The annual valuation of Butter exported from Cyprus in 2024–37 million US dollars
- Cream — The annual valuation of Cream exported from Cyprus in 2024–22 million US dollars
- Processed Cheese Products — The annual valuation of Processed Cheese Products exported from Cyprus in 2024–18 million US dollars
THE LEADING EXPORT TRADE PARTNERS OF CYPRUS FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS EXPORT IN 2024
The strategic geographical location of the nation and the valuable efforts made by the trade authorities for maintaining stability in the stronger economic ties have resulted in diversification of the export partners. According to the Cyprus Customs Data, the top 10 export trade partners of the nation in 2024 are,
- United Kingdom — The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to the United Kingdom in 2024–143 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Halloumi
2. Feta
3. Kasseri
4. Mozzarella
5. Cheddar
- Greece — The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to Greece in 2024–98 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Gouda
2. Parmesan
3. Brie
4. Camembert
5. Roquefort
- Italy– The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to Italy in 2024–78 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Blue cheese
2. Swiss cheese
3. Provolone
4. Ricotta
5. Cottage cheese
- Germany — The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to Germany in 2024–65 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Cream cheese
2. Mascarpone
3. Paneer
4. Queso fresco
5. Edam
- France — The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to France in 2024–58 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Colby
2. Limburger
3. Monterey Jack
4. Havarti
5. Emmental
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) — The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2024–46 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Taleggio
2. Asiago
3. Grana Padano
4. Neufchâtel
5. String cheese
- Israel– The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to Israel in 2024–39 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Cotija
2. Halloumi smoked
3. Fresh goat cheese
4. Vegan cheese (dairy alternative)
5. Labneh
- Russia — The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to Russia in 2024–28 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Skimmed cow’s milk
2. Semi-skimmed cow’s milk
3. Raw cow’s milk
4. UHT cow’s milk
5. Flavored milk
- Netherlands — The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to the Netherlands in 2024–22 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Goat’s milk
2. Sheep’s milk
3. Buffalo milk
4. Lactose-free milk
5. Organic milk
- Saudi Arabia– The total export trade value of dairy products exported from Cyprus to Saudi Arabia in 2024–18 million US dollars
Top 5 variants of dairy products exported
1. Natural yogurt
2. Greek yogurt
3. Flavored yogurt
4. Drinkable yogurt
5. Skyr
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