Switzerland: Honey Market 2025

Honey Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss honey market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 28% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Honey Production in Switzerland

In value terms, honey production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 134% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Honey Exports

Exports from Switzerland

For the fifth year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas shipments of honey, which decreased by -1.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, honey exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of honey exports from Switzerland, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Japan, Bahrain, Oman, Thailand, Germany, the Netherlands, the United States and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +3.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for honey exported from Switzerland were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Italy ($X) and Qatar ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports. Japan, Bahrain, Oman, Thailand, Germany, the Netherlands, the United States and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 honey export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the United States (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Honey Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of honey increased by 4.7% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, honey imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of honey imports to Switzerland, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Austria, Spain, France, China, Ukraine, Italy, Guatemala, Cuba and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest honey suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Mexico ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, China, Guatemala, Chile and Cuba lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +28.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average honey import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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