Switzerland: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swiss asparagus market, when its value decreased by -16.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Asparagus Production in Switzerland

In value terms, asparagus production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of asparagus in Switzerland was estimated at X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average asparagus yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of asparagus were harvested in Switzerland; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to asparagus production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in shipments abroad of asparagus, which increased by 47% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, asparagus exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main destinations of asparagus exports from Switzerland, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for asparagus exported from Switzerland were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Philippines ($X), together comprising 82% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +0.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of asparagus, when their volume decreased by -15.7% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asparagus imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of asparagus to Switzerland, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, asparagus imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.3% per year) and Germany (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asparagus to Switzerland, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.9% per year) and Italy (+16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average asparagus import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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