Switzerland: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of growth, the Swiss vegetable market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Switzerland

In value terms, vegetable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Switzerland rose modestly to X tons per ha, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Switzerland; increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, Morocco, Egypt, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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