Switzerland: Preserved Frozen Potato Market 2024

Preserved Frozen Potato Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss preserved frozen potato market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of frozen potatoes prepared or preserved exported from Switzerland declined remarkably to X tons, dropping by -32.5% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 320%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved frozen potato exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 245%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for preserved frozen potato exports from Switzerland, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria stood at -13.1%.

In value terms, Austria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen potatoes prepared or preserved exports from Switzerland, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to -16.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved frozen potato export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -71.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 183% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+33.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preserved Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of frozen potatoes prepared or preserved imported into Switzerland expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 14% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -21.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved frozen potato imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -7.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved frozen potato imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy and France, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potatoes prepared or preserved to Switzerland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria amounted to +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+15.7% per year) and Germany (+3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved frozen potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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