Switzerland: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss durum wheat market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Production in Switzerland

In value terms, durum wheat production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 118%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of durum wheat in Switzerland rose sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 11% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The durum wheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the durum wheat harvested area in Switzerland amounted to X ha, increasing by 4.1% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of durum wheat, when their volume increased by 364% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 744%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 574%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +17.8%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Switzerland, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +8.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -37.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 57%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign 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 Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+383.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of durum wheat imported into Switzerland reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -11.2% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Switzerland, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, durum wheat imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+53.5% per year) and Austria (+21.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Switzerland, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+75.5% per year) and Austria (+24.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat import price increased by +66.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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