Switzerland: Market for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets 2025

Market Size for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets in Switzerland

The Swiss lucerne meal and pellets market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets in Switzerland

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 258%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X kg) was the main destination for lucerne meal and pellets exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Luxembourg was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Luxembourg was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average lucerne meal and pellets export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 209% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Luxembourg.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +48.4% per year.

Imports of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets imported into Switzerland expanded remarkably to X tons, surging by 13% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -3.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +5.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of lucerne meal and pellets imports to Switzerland, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lucerne meal and pellets suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 100% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +13.9%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lucerne meal and pellets import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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