Limited Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Halloumi Exports
March 9, 2025
The potential tariffs from the U.S. on the European Union are expected to have limited effects on Cypriot dairies, as exports of halloumi to the U.S. account for only 3% of total exports. The President of the Cyprus Dairy Producers Association, Marios Konstantinou, mentioned that dependence on the U.S. market is minimal, and sales within Europe are larger. Additionally, there is a price difference between halloumi in Cyprus and the United States due to transportation costs. Halloumi is a PDO product and is legally protected outside the EU.