Switzerland: Chicken Egg Market 2025

Chicken Egg Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss chicken egg market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, declining by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Egg Production in Switzerland

In value terms, chicken egg production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of chicken eggs were exported from Switzerland; jumping by 425% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 34,398% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken egg exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33,217%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for chicken egg exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken egg exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +69.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+188.1% per year) and Germany (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chicken eggs exports from Switzerland, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +54.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+160.8% per year) and Germany (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -34% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 61%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chicken eggs decreased by -12.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 6%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken egg imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 9%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chicken egg to Switzerland, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken egg imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-8.6% per year) and France (-9.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken eggs to Switzerland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.5% per year) and France (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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