Switzerland: Market for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2024

Market Size for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Switzerland

The Swiss market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Switzerland

In value terms, production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 647%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 371%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Switzerland, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +185.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+68.9% per year) and Italy (+35.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases exports from Switzerland, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +223.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+39.0% per year) and Austria (+46.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, waning by -19.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Spain (+32.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -34.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 147%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases supplier to Switzerland, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+62.2% per year) and Portugal (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to Switzerland, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-3.1% per year) and Spain (+56.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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