Switzerland: Frozen Freshwater Fish Market 2025

Frozen Freshwater Fish Market Size in Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, the Swiss frozen freshwater fish market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -11.1% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Production in Switzerland

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Frozen freshwater fish production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen freshwater fish were exported from Switzerland; with an increase of 94% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 3,657%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,570%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for frozen freshwater fish exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Senegal totaled +51.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Benin (+77.8% per year) and South Africa (+43.8% per year).

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen freshwater fish exports from Switzerland, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Benin ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Senegal amounted to +46.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Benin (+91.5% per year) and South Africa (+69.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen freshwater fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 30%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 South Africa (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of frozen freshwater fish decreased by -15.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Switzerland, with a 6.5% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal totaled -11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-22.0% per year) and China (-16.6% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest frozen freshwater fish suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 7.7% share of total imports. Turkey, China, Indonesia, Italy, Germany, Thailand and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.1%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +1.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen freshwater fish import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.8% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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