Switzerland: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss green bean market decreased by -7.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Switzerland

In value terms, green bean production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 57%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average green bean yield in Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons per ha, increasing by 19% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The green bean harvested area in Switzerland surged to X ha in 2022, picking up by 16% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, exports of green beans from Switzerland contracted remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -82.5% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,493% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,892%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +16.4%).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from Switzerland, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at -4.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -30.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 52%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of green beans decreased by -20.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest green bean supplier to Switzerland, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Senegal (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Morocco stood at +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.0% per year) and Senegal (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Switzerland, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco stood at +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.3% per year) and Kenya (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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