Switzerland: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss grain market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Switzerland

In value terms, grain production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Grain production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grain in Switzerland amounted to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average grain yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area in Switzerland expanded to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of grain decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for grain exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grain Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of grain increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Canada, the Czech Republic, Romania, Brazil, Hungary, Ukraine, Slovakia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest grain suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Canada, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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