Switzerland: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Switzerland

The Swiss market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) fell sharply to $X in 2022, declining by -15.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a moderate increase. Broad bean and horse bean consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Switzerland

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average broad bean and horse bean yield in Switzerland dropped slightly to X tons per ha, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 21%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average broad bean and horse bean yield remained at a somewhat 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, the harvested area of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Switzerland surged to X ha, with an increase of 16% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the broad bean and horse bean harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Switzerland

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of broad beans and horse beans (dry) increased by 196% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 258%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a tangible increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +33.4%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +21.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 61% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to -6.5% per year.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of broad beans and horse beans (dry) imported into Switzerland shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -9.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 237% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of broad bean and horse bean to Switzerland, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), sixfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-4.7% per year) and France (+8.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Switzerland, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-1.8% per year) and France (+7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broad bean and horse bean import price decreased by -34.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 34%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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