Switzerland: Brazil Nut Market 2025

Brazil Nut Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of decline, the Swiss brazil nut market increased by 111% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Brazil Nut Production in Switzerland

In value terms, brazil nut production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted significant growth. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Brazil Nut Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of brazil nuts was finally on the rise to reach X kg after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 167%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, brazil nut exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 366% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X kg) was the main destination for brazil nut exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iceland amounted to +23.5%.

In value terms, Iceland ($X) remains the key foreign market for brazil nut exports from Switzerland, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Iceland totaled +25.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brazil nut export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 81%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iceland (+1.4%).

Brazil Nut Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of brazil nuts increased by 72% to X kg, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,071% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, brazil nut imports reduced notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 724%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X kg) constituted the largest brazil nut supplier to Switzerland, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, brazil nut imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), threefold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+24.7% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brazil nut to Switzerland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+9.1% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average brazil nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -55.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-12.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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