Cheese in Iceland | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Iceland exported $12.2M in Cheese, making it the 63rd largest exporter of Cheese in the world. At the same year, Cheese was the 42nd most exported product in Iceland. The main destination of Cheese exports from Iceland are: Switzerland ($5.79M), Netherlands ($2.54M), Morocco ($1.52M), Tunisia ($1.23M), and Turkey ($456k).

The fastest growing export markets for Cheese of Iceland between 2022 and 2023 were Switzerland ($2.4M), Morocco ($1.44M), and Turkey ($456k).

Imports In 2023, Iceland imported $8.69M in Cheese, becoming the 117th largest importer of Cheese in the world. At the same year, Cheese was the 178th most imported product in Iceland. Iceland imports Cheese primarily from: Italy ($2.68M), Denmark ($1.41M), Netherlands ($1.06M), France ($1.01M), and Germany ($863k).

The fastest growing import markets in Cheese for Iceland between 2022 and 2023 were Italy ($588k), Denmark ($336k), and Greece ($105k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$12.2M

IMPORTS (2023)$8.69M

NET TRADE (2023)$3.47M

In 2023, Iceland exported $12.2M in Cheese. The main destinations of Iceland exports on Cheese were Switzerland ($5.79M), Netherlands ($2.54M), Morocco ($1.52M), Tunisia ($1.23M), and Turkey ($456k).

In 2023, Iceland imported $8.69M in Cheese, mainly from Italy ($2.68M), Denmark ($1.41M), Netherlands ($1.06M), France ($1.01M), and Germany ($863k).