Fresh Curd Cheese Suppliers & Prices in France — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Curd Cheese
HS Code
040610
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 sampled export transactions for France are summarized.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Fresh Curd Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in France
2 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Curd Cheese in France. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Curd Cheese export intelligence in France, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 040610.
Scatter points are sampled from 20.1% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Curd Cheese in France
5 sampled Fresh Curd Cheese transactions in France include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Curd Cheese sampled transaction unit prices by date in France: 2026-06-01: 40.64 USD / kg, 2026-01-29: 31.27 USD / kg, 2026-01-29: 31.27 USD / kg, 2025-12-29: 11.46 USD / kg, 2025-12-23: 13.30 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | QUE** ****** **** ******** ******** ** *** ********** * ********* | 40.64 USD / kg | (France) | (Uruguay) | |
| 2026-01-29 | СЫР ********* *** ** ****** *** ********** * ***** ********* * ********* ******* ** * *** ** ******** **** | 31.27 USD / kg | (France) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2026-01-29 | СЫР ********* *** ** ****** ********** ********* ********* * ********* ******* ** * *** ** ******** **** | 31.27 USD / kg | (France) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2025-12-29 | СИР* **** ***** * ************* **** * ****** *** **** ************ ********* *** * ******** ********** * ************* **** * * * ******* **** ** ***** ** ** ****** * * * **** | 11.46 USD / kg | (France) | (Ukraine) | |
| 2025-12-23 | СИР* **** ***** * ************* **** * ****** *** **** ************ ********* *** * ******** ********** * ************* **** * * * ******* **** ** ***** ** ** ****** * * * **** | 13.30 USD / kg | (France) | (Ukraine) |
Top Fresh Curd Cheese Export Suppliers and Companies in France
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(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-29
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
France Export Partner Coverage
2 companies
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Curd Cheese in France (HS Code 040610)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 199,259,764 | 610,196,850 USD |
| 2022 | 196,563,874 | 557,403,304 USD |
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Curd Cheese in France (HS Code 040610)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 155,858,968 | 853,633,998 USD |
| 2022 | 147,776,191 | 726,867,360 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFresh (Chilled)
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
In France, fresh curd cheese is largely represented by the “fromages blancs / fromages frais” family (including fromage blanc lissé, fromage de campagne, petit-suisse and faisselle), which are unaged dairy products made from milk coagulated mainly via lactic fermentation and handled as chilled “produits laitiers frais”. French rules define “fromage blanc” and set conditions for use of “frais/fromage frais”, while market surveillance has flagged recurring labeling/composition issues in faisselle products (notably fat content/humidity and missing milk-treatment indications). The category depends on strict refrigeration (commonly 0–6°C) and short shelf-life logistics, making cold-chain discipline and hygiene controls central to market access. France’s large dairy sector underpins domestic supply and supports broader dairy exports, but fresh-chilled formats are operationally constrained by perishability and packaging/logistics cost volatility.
Market RoleMajor producer and domestic consumer market (large EU dairy producer with significant processing capacity)
Domestic RoleMainstream chilled fresh-dairy segment sold through grande distribution and foodservice; includes faisselle, fromage blanc and petit-suisse
Market GrowthGrowing (2024–2025)returned to volume growth in 2024 and continued growth in 2025 in grande distribution for the broader fresh-dairy category
Specification
Primary VarietyFromage blanc / fromage frais (incl. faisselle)
Secondary Variety
- Fromage blanc lissé
- Fromage de campagne
- Faisselle
- Petit-suisse
Physical Attributes
- Unaged fresh white curd texture; forms range from smooth (lissé) to mould-drained (faisselle) and “campagne” style
- High moisture content and potential visible whey (lactoserum) separation, especially in faisselle formats
Compositional Metrics
- Fat content is a key declared attribute; for fromage blanc the fat-labeling approach changed in 2007 to reflect fat as consumed (not on dry matter), and common marketed variants include 0%, 4% and 8% fat
- Protein content is a notable nutritional attribute for fromages blancs/petits-suisses/faisselles (category-level)
- For faisselle/fresh cheese, humidity-related labeling and fat-content alignment with actual composition are enforcement focus areas
Packaging
- Single-serve chilled cups/pots with tamper-evident lids
- Faisselle sold in a perforated inner basket/mould within a cup to retain whey
- Retail and private-label packaging formats common in grande distribution
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw milk collection and reception at dairy plant (cold chain) → pasteurisation → inoculation/coagulation with cultures and/or rennet → draining (faisselle/campagne) or centrifugation + beating (lissé) → filling into pots/baskets → immediate refrigeration and cold storage → chilled distribution to retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Raw milk hygiene rules include rapid cooling after milking and maintaining the cold chain during transport (EU hygiene rules for milk and dairy products)
- Finished fromages blancs/fromages frais are refrigerated and stored in cold rooms; storage temperature commonly maintained between 0°C and 6°C with short shelf life
Shelf Life
- Short use-by windows typical for chilled, unaged fresh dairy; cold-chain breaks can rapidly reduce compliant shelf life
- Storage temperature expectation commonly 0–6°C for fromages blancs within the chilled supply chain
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighListeria monocytogenes is a critical deal-breaker risk for fresh, high-moisture, ready-to-eat cheeses: contamination can trigger rapid recalls/withdrawals and severe brand or market-access disruption, especially because fresh cheeses do not rely on long ageing steps that may reduce pathogen risk in other cheese types.Use validated pasteurisation/heat-treatment controls where applicable, run robust environmental monitoring (RTE zones), manage shelf-life and strict 0–6°C cold chain, and verify compliance against EU microbiological criteria for ready-to-eat foods.
Regulatory Compliance MediumLabeling and composition mismatches in faisselle/fromages frais (e.g., fat content and humidity declarations, missing milk-treatment indication, missing animal species indication) have been documented by DGCCRF market surveillance and can lead to enforcement actions and commercial delistings.Implement routine lab verification of fat/humidity against label claims, ensure milk-treatment and species statements comply with French cheese rules, and run pre-release label compliance checks aligned to EU FIC requirements.
Packaging MediumFresh dairy is packaging-intensive; manufacturers have signaled exposure to packaging cost increases and potential packaging shortages, creating supply risk and margin compression for chilled products with low net margins.Dual-source critical packaging formats, qualify alternative materials early (including recyclability constraints), and maintain safety stock for lids/pots and secondary packaging during volatility periods.
Logistics MediumChilled distribution is sensitive to fuel price volatility and temperature excursions; breaks in refrigeration can shorten already short shelf life and create non-compliance risk for ready-to-eat fresh cheeses.Use validated refrigerated transport with continuous temperature logging, tighten delivery lead times, and align retailer delivery windows to minimize dwell time outside controlled temperatures.
Sustainability
- Single-use packaging impacts (including polystyrene pots widely used in fresh dairy) and the push to develop closed-loop, food-contact-grade recycling capacity (e.g., PS25 initiative) are a visible sustainability and policy focus.
- Energy and fuel price volatility affects chilled supply chains and can amplify packaging/material cost pressures for fresh dairy manufacturers.
Standards
- IFS Food
FAQ
What makes a product “fromage blanc” or “fromage frais” in France?French rules define “fromage blanc” as an unaged cheese that, when fermented, undergoes mainly lactic fermentation. If it is sold with the term “frais” or as “fromage frais”, it must contain live flora (living ferments) at the time of sale to consumers.
How is faisselle different from smooth fromage blanc (lissé)?Faisselle is obtained by draining the curd in a mould/basket (so it remains in the mould with whey), while smooth fromage blanc is typically drained (often via centrifugation) and then beaten to create a smooth texture.
What storage temperatures are typical for fresh curd cheese in France’s supply chain?Industry guidance for fromages blancs indicates they are immediately refrigerated and stored in cold rooms, with storage temperatures typically kept between 0°C and 6°C and a short use-by date.
What labeling issues commonly cause problems for faisselle products in France?DGCCRF controls have highlighted recurring issues such as incorrect fat-content or humidity declarations, missing indication of treatments applied to the milk, and missing indication of the animal species the milk comes from, alongside other mandatory food information requirements.
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