Switzerland: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss cauliflower and broccoli market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 37% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +19.1% against 2017 indices. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Switzerland

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production fell markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 200% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Switzerland rose modestly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 1.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 5.3%. The cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood 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 cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Switzerland rose modestly to X ha, picking up by 2.7% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli, which increased by 857% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 4,342%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,387% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +22.0%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Switzerland, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +11.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 179% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Italy totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of cauliflower and broccoli increased by 106% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Switzerland, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 99% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +26.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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