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Switzerland: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swiss avocado market, when its value decreased by -12.7% to $X. In general, consumption showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Avocado exports from Switzerland totaled X tons in 2022, growing by 11% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 166%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for avocado exports from Switzerland, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-5.3% per year) and France (-11.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for avocados exports from Switzerland, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-5.0% per year) and France (-6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average avocado export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -29.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Oman (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the eleventh year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in overseas purchases of avocados, which increased by 1.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Switzerland, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Chile (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru totaled +17.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+7.1% per year) and Chile (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to Switzerland were Peru ($X), Spain ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. Morocco, Israel, South Africa and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +50.7%, 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

The average avocado import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -15.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+3.5%), 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 avocados in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of avocado consumption in 2020 were Mexico, the United States and the Dominican Republic, together accounting for 42% of global consumption. Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Kenya, Peru, Haiti, China, France, Guatemala and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

Mexico remains the largest avocado producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic, fourfold. Peru ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Switzerland?

In value terms, Peru, Spain and Chile constituted the largest avocado suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Kenya and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

What are the leading importers of avocados from Switzerland?

In value terms, the Netherlands, Spain and France constituted the largest markets for avocado exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in Switzerland?

In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $4,351 per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Switzerland?

The average avocado import price stood at $3,713 per ton in 2020, declining by -4.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the avocado 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 572 - Avocados

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
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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