Sub Product
Aged Parmesan Cheese, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Whole Wheel Parmesan Cheese
Derived Products
Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing, Pesto, Alfredo Sauce, Caesar Dressing
Raw Materials
Cow Milk
HS Code
040690
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Australia Parmesan Cheese market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Australia are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Parmesan Cheese in Australia.
- 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 2026-06-23.
Parmesan Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Australia
0 export partner companies are tracked for Parmesan Cheese in Australia. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Parmesan Cheese export intelligence in Australia, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 040690.
Scatter points are sampled from 60.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Parmesan Cheese in Australia
5 sampled Parmesan Cheese transactions in Australia include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Parmesan Cheese sampled transaction unit prices by date in Australia: 2026-06-02: 11.43 USD / kg, 2026-06-02: 11.43 USD / kg, 2026-05-27: 11.59 USD / kg, 2026-05-27: 18.67 USD / kg, 2026-05-27: 11.59 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | [치즈* *************** ******** | 11.43 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-06-02 | [치즈* *************** ******** | 11.43 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-27 | [치즈* *************** ******** | 11.59 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-27 | [치즈* ***** ***************** ***** ******* ***** | 18.67 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-27 | [치즈* *************** ******** | 11.59 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) |
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Parmesan Cheese in Australia (HS Code 040690)
Analyze 3 years of Parmesan Cheese export volume and value in Australia to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49,379,863 | 230,921,071 USD |
| 2023 | 32,020,374 | 182,920,856 USD |
| 2022 | 35,749,504 | 192,271,054 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Parmesan Cheese Exports from Australia (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Parmesan Cheese exports from Australia.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 28,725,565 | 123,087,337.821 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 4,273,355.1 | 19,790,020.712 USD |
| 3 | Philippines | 3,357,841.8 | 18,107,608.416 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 2,099,395.4 | 11,682,388.935 USD |
| 5 | Singapore | 1,639,795.89 | 8,926,718.071 USD |
Parmesan Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Australia: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
0 import partner companies are tracked for Parmesan Cheese in Australia. 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 Parmesan Cheese in Australia (HS Code 040690)
Track 3 years of Parmesan Cheese import volume and value in Australia to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,249,107 | 342,478,529 USD |
| 2023 | 55,741,036 | 400,182,497 USD |
| 2022 | 52,248,160 | 363,336,434 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Parmesan Cheese to Australia (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Parmesan Cheese to Australia.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 16,652,315.45 | 74,777,882.02 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 4,854,100.27 | 56,882,538.502 USD |
| 3 | France | 2,832,121.5 | 37,702,600.686 USD |
| 4 | United States | 6,363,912.26 | 30,301,184.132 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 3,032,604.67 | 22,457,547.223 USD |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormHard aged cheese (Parmesan-style / Parmigiano Reggiano)
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Parmesan cheese in Australia spans both locally made parmesan-style hard cheeses and imported Italian Parmigiano Reggiano sold through mainstream retail. The market is ingredient-led (grating/finishing) with strong demand for convenient grated/shaved formats alongside premium wedge products. Imports are subject to Australia’s biosecurity import conditions (BICON) and may be referred to the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS) for label/food safety compliance checks. Domestic supply ultimately depends on Australia’s milk pool, which is seasonally variable in major southern dairy regions.
Market RoleDomestic producer with meaningful imports (retail and foodservice ingredient market)
Domestic RoleCulinary ingredient category used widely in home cooking and foodservice, sold in grated, shaved and wedge/block formats.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Imported premium cheeses are expected to gradually increase over time while domestic milk supply constraints and climate variability can limit manufacturing growth.
SeasonalityRetail availability is year-round, while the underlying milk supply feeding manufactured dairy production is seasonally variable in the Southern Milk Region, with spring peaks more pronounced in seasonal-calving systems (notably Tasmania).
Specification
Primary VarietyParmigiano Reggiano
Secondary Variety
- Grana Padano
- Australian-made Parmesan-style hard cheese (grana-style)
Physical Attributes
- Hard, granular texture suited to grating and shaving
- Strong umami/savory profile as an ingredient cheese
Packaging
- Vacuum-packed wedges/blocks (including imported Parmigiano Reggiano labelled Product of Italy)
- Grated consumer pouches/tubs with anti-caking agent for flowability
- Foodservice bulk grated/shaved packs (e.g., 1 kg formats)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Domestic: milk collection → cheese manufacture → aging/ripening → portioning or grating/shaving → packing → chilled distribution to retail/foodservice
- Imported: overseas manufacture/aging → refrigerated sea freight → DAFF biosecurity clearance (BICON) → IFIS referral where applicable → importer cold storage → retail/foodservice distribution
Temperature
- Chilled handling is expected across importer storage and domestic distribution; IFIS referrals can require consignments to be held pending inspection outcomes.
Shelf Life
- Hard aged cheeses are more tolerant than fresh cheeses, but grated/shaved formats are more sensitive to moisture control and can suffer quality loss if poorly stored.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Biosecurity HighImports of parmesan/cheese can be blocked or forcibly re-exported/disposed if BICON conditions are not met—especially where a biosecurity import permit is required but not granted before arrival, or where origin-country animal disease status triggers additional DAFF controls (including FMD-related requirements).Lock the exact BICON pathway early (permit/certificate requirements), obtain any required permit before shipping, and verify origin/health attestations and labels match shipment documents.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDocumentary gaps (missing lot-code linkage, invoice/packing list inconsistencies) can trigger delays under DAFF’s minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and slow IFIS clearance for imported cheese lines.Provide a lot code list (or equivalent lot identifiers on invoice/packing list/bill of lading) that maps cleanly to each import declaration line; pre-audit document consistency before lodgement.
Labelling And Claims MediumMisleading or non-compliant origin/trade descriptions (including GI-related consumer claims such as implying Parmigiano Reggiano origin for non-GI parmesan-style products) can create enforcement, relabelling or reputational risk in Australia’s retail market.Separate ‘Parmigiano Reggiano’ (GI-protected name) from generic ‘parmesan-style’ descriptors; validate origin statements against the Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard and ABF trade description requirements.
Logistics MediumRefrigerated sea-freight disruptions or cost spikes can materially raise landed cost and extend lead times for imported wedges and bulk foodservice formats, increasing out-of-stocks and pushing buyers toward domestic substitutes.Use diversified cold-chain routes/forwarders, hold safety stock for key SKUs, and qualify domestic parmesan-style alternatives as contingency supply.
Sustainability
- Geographical indication (GI) and ‘Italian-style’ authenticity scrutiny in marketing of parmesan-style cheeses (Parmigiano Reggiano protected; ‘Parmesan’ usage context differs by jurisdiction).
- Domestic dairy supply exposure to climate variability (drought and seasonal conditions) affecting milk availability for manufactured dairy products.
Labor & Social
- Supply-chain bargaining power and farmgate price transparency issues in the Australian dairy sector can influence supplier stability and long-term investment incentives.
FAQ
What is the biggest clearance risk when importing parmesan/cheese into Australia?The largest blocker is failing to meet DAFF biosecurity import conditions in BICON—especially where a biosecurity import permit is required but isn’t granted before the shipment arrives. DAFF notes that goods requiring a permit that arrive without one can be directed for export or disposed of, and cheese from countries not on the Director of Biosecurity’s FMD-free country list can face additional requirements.
What documents help an importer meet DAFF’s documentary expectations for IFIS-referred cheese consignments?DAFF states that imported food referred to IFIS must be supported by documentation consistent with its minimum documentary and import declaration policy, and that lot codes can be provided via a separate lot code list or included on documents like an invoice, bill of lading, or packing list. In practice, this means keeping clean line-level links between the import declaration and the commercial documents and lot identifiers.
Is “Parmesan” treated as the same protected name as “Parmigiano Reggiano” in Australia?DFAT explains that Australia will protect the Italian GI “Parmigiano Reggiano” under the Australia–EU FTA outcomes, and also states that “Parmesan” is not itself a GI in Australia nor a translation-use of the Italian GI. Buyers and sellers should still be careful that label claims and origin statements are accurate and not misleading.
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Raw materials: Cow Milk
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