by Mozzarella cheese is a soft, kneaded cheese made from the milk of domesticated water buffalos. It has applications in pizza, salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes owing to its excellent melting properties. The market is witnessing an upsurge in demand for mozzarella cheese across quick service restaurants as well as fine dining restaurants globally. The global mozzarella cheese market is estimated to be valued at US$ 299.25 billion in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 10% over the forecast period 2024-2031, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Key trends:
The growing demand for dairy products in the restaurant industry is a major trend driving the global mozzarella cheese market. There is rising consumption of pizza and other dishes containing mozzarella cheese across restaurants worldwide. According to industry estimates, nearly 50% of the total mozzarella cheese produced globally is consumed by foodservice operators including pizzerias, casual dining restaurants and fast food chains. The market players are launching new varieties of shredded and sliced mozzarella cheese specifically targeted towards restaurant needs. They are also offering customized product sizes, packaging and logistic solutions to cater to the emerging demand from organised restaurants and fast casual chains. This will further aid the restaurants to offer diversified menu choices promoting the consumption of mozzarella cheese based dishes globally.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Mozzarella cheese has a soft texture and light flavor that makes it a popular choice for many recipes like pizza and pasta dishes. Its mild taste blends well with other ingredients.
Weakness: Mozzarella cheese can have inconsistent texture and moisture levels depending on how it was produced. Too high moisture can cause it to spoil faster.
Opportunity: The rising consumption of pizza and Italian cuisine globally presents opportunities for mozzarella cheese producers to expand into new markets. More consumers are opting for healthier and high-protein snack options.
Threats: Stricter environmental and food safety regulations increase production costs for dairy farmers and cheesemakers. Market dominance of a few large producers also poses a threat.
Key Takeaways
The Global Mozzarella Cheese Market Share is expected to witness high growth.
Regional analysis related content comprises growing at a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period. The North America region currently dominates the market owing to significant consumption of pizza and pasta dishes. Europe is another major regional market for mozzarella cheese.
Key players operating in the mozzarella cheese market are Medtronic Plc, Koninklijke Philips N.V., GE Healthcare, FreeScale Semiconductors, Omnivision Technologies, Inc., Smiths Medical, Analog Devices, Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., Broadcom Limited, Danaher Corp., LORD Corporation, OSI Systems, Inc., Avago Technologies Limited, Measurement Specialties, Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik, Amphenol Advanced Sensors, and Sensirion AG.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
