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Switzerland - Frozen Carcases of Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Switzerland: Frozen Pork Carcase Market 2025

Frozen Pork Carcase Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swiss frozen pork carcase market, when its value decreased by -34.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Frozen pork carcase exports from Switzerland shrank sharply to X kg in 2022, waning by -50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The exports peaked at X kg in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for frozen pork carcase exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +28.8%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for frozen carcases of pig meat exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +31.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen pork carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +1.8% per year.

Frozen Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen carcases of pig meat were imported into Switzerland; reducing by -33.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest frozen pork carcase supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen pork carcase imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal amounted to +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+29.9% per year) and Germany (-14.1% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen carcases of pig meat to Switzerland, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal amounted to +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+27.8% per year) and Germany (-14.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen pork carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen carcases of pig meat in the world?

The country with the largest volume of frozen pork carcase consumption was Russia, comprising approx. 42% of total volume. Moreover, frozen pork carcase consumption in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, twofold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of frozen carcases of pig meat in the world?

Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen pork carcase production, accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, frozen pork carcase production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 15% share.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen carcases of pig meat to Switzerland?

In value terms, Portugal constituted the largest supplier of frozen pork carcase to Switzerland, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.4% share.

What is the average export price for frozen carcases of pig meat in Switzerland?

The average frozen pork carcase export price stood at $488 per ton in 2014, which is down by -7.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen carcases of pig meat in Switzerland?

The average frozen pork carcase import price stood at $7,865 per ton in 2020, rising by 25% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen pork carcase market in Switzerland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10113230 - Frozen carcases and half-carcases, of pig meat

Country coverage:

Switzerland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024