Switzerland: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss grain market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Switzerland

In value terms, grain production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cereal grains in Switzerland expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 grain harvested area in Switzerland rose modestly to X ha in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grain Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Canada, the Czech Republic, Romania, Brazil, Hungary, Ukraine, Slovakia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest grain suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Canada, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 grain import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

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