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Switzerland: Almond Market 2025

Almond Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss almond market decreased by -40.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Almond Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X kg of almonds were exported from Switzerland; with a decrease of -88.1% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,000%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, almond exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 864%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for almond exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, almond exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +28.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+48.9% per year) and Spain (-28.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for almond exports from Switzerland, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +104.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+33.7% per year) and Spain (-15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average almond export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Almond Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of almonds decreased by -44.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, almond imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of almond to Switzerland, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, almond imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+41.6% per year) and Spain (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest almond suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Tunisia, Israel, Italy and the United States, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +63.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average almond import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 37%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for almonds in the world?

The country with the largest volume of almond consumption was the United States, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, almond consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Spain, fivefold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.7% share.

What are the largest producers of almonds in the world?

The United States remains the largest almond producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, almond production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Australia, with a 5.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of almonds to Switzerland?

In value terms, the largest almond suppliers to Switzerland were the Netherlands, Turkey and Spain, together accounting for 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, Israel, Italy and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 35%.

What are the leading importers of almonds from Switzerland?

In value terms, Germany remains the key foreign market for almond exports from Switzerland, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait, with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for almonds in Switzerland?

In 2021, the average almond export price amounted to $11,520 per ton, declining by -60.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for almonds in Switzerland?

In 2021, the average almond import price amounted to $6,625 per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the almond market in Switzerland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 221 - Almonds

Country coverage:

Switzerland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024