With the growing popularity of cheese among Chinese consumers whom increasingly view it as a nutritious snack food, GlobalData projected this market to grow rapidly from US$1.06 billion in 2020 to US$1.96 billion by 2025.
Cheese is a natural source of calcium and protein, and these 2 nutrients are viewed as important for a child’s height and muscle growth. In fact, most cheese products that are aimed at children come with high calcium and protein tagging and in a stick-shape or even on a stick (like an ice lolly) for easier child-friendly consumption.
China has a huge growth potential as its average cheese consumption is still relatively low compared to neighbouring countries like Japan and South Korea. Latest data from OECD showed that China per capita consumption of cheese is 0.30kg, far lower than Japan’s 2.35kg.
Demand for cheese in China is also growing rapidly for institutional and food services, with the rapid growth of fast food chains serving pizzas and burgers with cheese as an important component.
GlobalData research showed that in the past few years, demand for cheese has accelerated in China and this translates to good news for producers of cheese and related products.
