Switzerland: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss cereal market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw 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.

Cereal Production in Switzerland

In value terms, cereal production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereals in Switzerland stood at X tons per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average cereal yield reached the peak level 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 cereal harvested area in Switzerland totaled X ha in 2022, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 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 lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at 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 cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. 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.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of cereals increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, cereal imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. 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 cereal 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 most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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