Switzerland: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss apple market declined to $X in 2021, falling by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Switzerland

In value terms, apple production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 89% against the previous year. Apple production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Switzerland reduced to X tons per ha in 2021, falling by -12.7% against 2020. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Switzerland stood at X ha in 2021, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of apples exported from Switzerland dropped significantly to X tons, which is down by -56.1% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Switzerland, with a combined 87% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Spain and Russia, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of -1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Switzerland, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-13.5% per year) and France (-30.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of apples imported into Switzerland fell significantly to X tons, declining by -34.5% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 194% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Switzerland, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), more than tenfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-11.9% per year) and Chile (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Switzerland, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+6.4% per year) and New Zealand (-11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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