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Switzerland: Chicory Market 2025

Chicory Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss chicory market contracted notably to $X in 2021, which is down by -16.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Chicory Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2017, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of chicory, when their volume decreased by 0% to X kg. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2017 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicory exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. The exports peaked in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for chicory exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to France was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2017 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2014 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to 0.0% per year.

Chicory Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Chicory imports into Switzerland shrank markedly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -24.5% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, chicory imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest chicory supplier to Switzerland, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, chicory imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +4.4%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicory to Switzerland, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +9.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chicory in the world?

Belgium constituted the country with the largest volume of chicory consumption, comprising approx. 66% of total volume. Moreover, chicory consumption in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the Netherlands, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France, with an 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of chicory in the world?

Belgium remains the largest chicory producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, chicory production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France, with an 8.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chicory to Switzerland?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of chicory to Switzerland, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 14% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for chicory in Switzerland?

In 2017, the average chicory export price amounted to $12,034 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for chicory in Switzerland?

The average chicory import price stood at $1,352 per ton in 2020, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chicory market in Switzerland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 459 - Chicory roots

Country coverage:

Switzerland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024