Switzerland: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after seven years of growth, there was decline in the Swiss chicken meat market, when its value decreased by -0.8% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Chicken meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Chicken Meat Production in Switzerland

In value terms, chicken meat production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. Chicken meat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in Switzerland totaled X kg per head, standing approx. at 2020. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Switzerland rose modestly to X heads, picking up by 2% on the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.1% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of chicken meat increased by 45% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Benin (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Switzerland, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +4.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Switzerland, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+9.8% per year) and Benin (-14.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -45% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 118% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were imported into Switzerland; increasing by 7.2% on 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 9.3%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Switzerland, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+5.0% per year) and Germany (-6.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to Switzerland were Brazil ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Slovenia, Thailand and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +36.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 26%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($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 Netherlands (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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