Switzerland: Pasta Products Market 2025

Pasta Products Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss pasta products market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pasta Products Production in Switzerland

In value terms, pasta products production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Pasta products production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pasta Products Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Pasta products exports from Switzerland rose significantly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta products exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pasta products exports from Switzerland, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, pasta products exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+4.3% per year) and France (+30.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exports from Switzerland, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-0.7% per year) and France (+32.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta products export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 France (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pasta Products Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products increased by 6.1% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pasta products imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +14.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta products imports to Switzerland, together comprising 64% of total imports. Hungary, South Korea, Austria, Poland, Thailand, the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +80.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pasta products suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 56% of total imports. South Korea, China, Poland, Thailand, Austria, the Netherlands, Japan and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +73.7%, recorded 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

The average pasta products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 47%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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