Switzerland: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss baby food market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Baby food consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Production in Switzerland

In value terms, baby food production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of food preparations for infants exported from Switzerland shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -14.2% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -34.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from Switzerland, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+15.9% per year) and China (+10.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from Switzerland, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+12.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+12.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of food preparations for infants decreased by -2.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby food imports shrank to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby food imports to Switzerland, together comprising 81% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +73.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest baby food suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +69.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 baby food import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 69%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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