Switzerland: Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles 2025

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Switzerland

The Swiss market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles contracted slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Switzerland

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -13.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 103%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports from Switzerland

Gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from Switzerland shrank to X tons in 2022, which is down by -7.8% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from Switzerland, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+14.3% per year) and France (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Singapore, the UK, Kuwait, Italy, Austria, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

China, with a CAGR of +15.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 5.7%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles decreased by -2.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +13.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle to Switzerland, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.4% per year) and Belgium (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles to Switzerland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.3% per year) and Poland (+16.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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