Switzerland: Crispbread Market 2024

Crispbread Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Swiss crispbread market, when its value decreased by -1.5% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. Crispbread consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Crispbread Production in Switzerland

In value terms, crispbread production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +79.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 46%. Crispbread production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Crispbread Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Crispbread exports from Switzerland fell rapidly to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -46.9% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for crispbread exports from Switzerland, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, crispbread exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), tenfold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled -11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+39.5% per year) and Germany (-51.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for crispbread exports from Switzerland, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at -8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+45.0% per year) and Germany (-53.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average crispbread export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 116% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a notable increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 United Arab Emirates (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crispbread Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Crispbread imports into Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 25% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +48.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crispbread imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +55.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of crispbread to Switzerland, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, crispbread imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+31.2% per year) and Sweden (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crispbread to Switzerland, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+38.6% per year) and France (+20.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average crispbread import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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