Sub Product
Flavored Cream Cheese, Plain Cream Cheese, Whipped Cream Cheese
Derived Products
Cheesecake
Raw Materials
Cow Milk
HS Code
040610
Last Updated
2026-07-03
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Belgium Cream Cheese market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Belgium are summarized.
- 3 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Cream Cheese in Belgium.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-03.
Cream Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Belgium
3 export partner companies are tracked for Cream Cheese in Belgium. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Cream Cheese export intelligence in Belgium, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 040610.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Cream Cheese in Belgium
5 sampled Cream Cheese transactions in Belgium include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Cream Cheese sampled transaction unit prices by date in Belgium: 2025-12-30: 6.00 USD / kg, 2025-12-23: 5.97 USD / kg, 2025-12-10: 5.86 USD / kg, 2025-11-18: 5.88 USD / kg, 2025-11-17: 5.74 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | DEL* ****** **** * *********** *********** * ******* ***** ** ***** ******* ******* ******* | 6.00 USD / kg | (Belgium) | (Costa Rica) | |
| 2025-12-23 | DEL* ****** **** * *********** *********** * ******* ***** ** ***** ******* ******* ******* | 5.97 USD / kg | (Belgium) | (Costa Rica) | |
| 2025-12-10 | DEL* ****** **** * *********** *********** * ******* ***** ** ***** ******* ******* ******* | 5.86 USD / kg | (Belgium) | (Costa Rica) | |
| 2025-11-18 | DEL* ****** **** * *********** *********** * ******* ***** ** ***** ******* ******* ******* | 5.88 USD / kg | (Belgium) | (Costa Rica) | |
| 2025-11-17 | BAV***** ****** ****** ***** ****** ******** ******* ** *** ******** *********** ******** ****** ****** ****** ********** ****** ******** ******* ******* ******************* ******* ***** ********* ********* *** ****** **** ******** ****** ****** **** *** | 5.74 USD / kg | (Belgium) | (United States) |
Top Cream Cheese Export Suppliers and Companies in Belgium
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 3 total export partner companies tracked for Cream Cheese in Belgium. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetail
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Belgium Export Partner Coverage
3 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Belgium export network depth for Cream Cheese.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Cream Cheese partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Belgium.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Cream Cheese in Belgium (HS Code 040610)
Analyze 3 years of Cream Cheese export volume and value in Belgium to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 113,267,298 | 456,450,656 USD |
| 2023 | 109,003,933 | 417,932,813 USD |
| 2022 | 85,348,382 | 388,727,244 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Cream Cheese Exports from Belgium (HS Code 040610) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Cream Cheese exports from Belgium.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 34,592,298 | 115,865,072.816 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 12,386,126.35 | 53,642,931.374 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 10,793,041.08 | 45,814,272.026 USD |
| 4 | France | 8,597,160.5 | 38,434,868.315 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 6,380,583 | 28,971,652.906 USD |
Cream Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Belgium: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
0 import partner companies are tracked for Cream Cheese in Belgium. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Cream Cheese in Belgium (HS Code 040610)
Track 1 years of Cream Cheese import volume and value in Belgium to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87,554,932 | 374,021,226 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Cream Cheese to Belgium (HS Code 040610) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Cream Cheese to Belgium.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 27,419,995 | 98,362,838.282 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 15,328,730 | 95,657,992.87 USD |
| 3 | France | 24,491,890 | 95,240,105.03 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 16,536,450 | 66,001,981.225 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 1,245,806.36 | 4,974,389.766 USD |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormChilled (refrigerated spread)
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Cream cheese in Belgium is an EU-integrated chilled dairy category supplied through a mix of domestic manufacturing and intra-EU sourcing. Belgium hosts industrial production capacity for branded cream cheese (e.g., Mondelēz’s cheese plant in the Namur area lists cream cheese brands such as Philadelphia and Dairylea). At the same time, Belgian retail listings show that some cream cheese SKUs sold locally are sourced from other EU countries (e.g., Philadelphia items with origin indicated as Germany). The market is shaped by EU food hygiene, official controls, and consumer-information rules, with strong cold-chain expectations across retail and e-commerce channels.
Market RoleEU-integrated producer and intra-EU importer/consumer market
Domestic RoleChilled spread and cooking ingredient sold through mainstream retail, private label programs, and foodservice channels
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityYear-round availability; production and sales are not seasonal but depend on refrigerated supply continuity.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Soft, spreadable texture; mixes readily with other foods
- Unripened and rindless fresh-cheese style
- Retail positioning for spreading and cooking/baking (e.g., cheesecake)
Compositional Metrics
- Full-fat and light variants are sold in Belgium retail
- Label-declared allergens include milk (and lactose for dairy versions); plant-based variants have different allergen profiles depending on formulation
Packaging
- Refrigerated consumer tubs/cups (e.g., 175 g and 330 g formats shown in Belgian retail listings)
- Portion packs also exist in the retail assortment (verify per SKU)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk/cream sourcing (EU) → pasteurisation and fermentation/coagulation → whey separation and blending → chilled packaging → refrigerated distribution → retail/e-commerce cold storage → consumer
Temperature
- Refrigerated handling required across distribution and retail; cold-chain breaks materially increase food-safety and quality risks.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life and safety are sensitive to time/temperature control; ready-to-eat dairy requires robust hygiene and environmental control programs.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFor non-EU supply into Belgium, dairy products face strict EU import eligibility rules: the consignment must be pre-notified (CHED-P) in TRACES NT and presented at an approved border control post with the required health certificate; documentation or eligibility gaps can lead to rejection, re-export, or destruction.Confirm country and establishment eligibility for EU dairy export, align veterinary certificate model, submit CHED-P in TRACES NT on time, and pre-audit document/label consistency before dispatch.
Food Safety HighCream cheese is a ready-to-eat chilled dairy product; microbiological non-compliance (notably Listeria monocytogenes controls under EU microbiological criteria) can trigger recalls and enforcement action.Implement HACCP-based controls, robust environmental monitoring, validated shelf-life studies, and strict temperature control from filling to retail.
Logistics MediumCold-chain breaks during refrigerated transport, e-commerce fulfillment, or retail handling can cause rapid quality loss and increase microbiological risk, leading to waste, returns, or regulatory issues.Use temperature-logged refrigerated transport and enforce receiving checks; agree clear cold-chain responsibilities across distributor/retailer interfaces.
Labeling MediumNon-compliant EU consumer information (e.g., incorrect allergen emphasis for milk/lactose, missing mandatory particulars, or language/format issues) can lead to withdrawal/recall and retailer delisting.Run label compliance review against EU 1169/2011 before first shipment and whenever formulation changes; maintain a controlled label/version approval process.
Standards
- IFS Food
- BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety
FAQ
What documents are typically required to import cream cheese into Belgium from outside the EU?For non-EU imports of dairy products into Belgium, a veterinary/official health certificate is required and the consignment must be pre-notified using a CHED-P via the TRACES (IMSOC) system, then presented at an approved border control post for official checks.
Is Nutri-Score mandatory on cream cheese labels in Belgium?No. Belgian public health authorities describe Nutri-Score as a voluntary front-of-pack nutrition label that complements the mandatory nutrition table; manufacturers choose whether to apply it.
What product characteristics define “cream cheese” in international standards?Codex describes cream cheese as a soft, spreadable, unripened, rindless cheese with a near white to light yellow colour and a smooth to slightly flaky texture that spreads and mixes readily with other foods.
Which additives are commonly seen on cream cheese ingredient lists in Belgian retail?Retail ingredient lists for cream cheese sold in Belgium can include stabilisers such as carob seed flour (locust bean gum) or guar gum, and an acidifier such as citric acid; the exact additives depend on the SKU and must comply with EU food additive rules.
Sources
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Derived products: Cheesecake
Raw materials: Cow Milk
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