Switzerland: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss meat and poultry market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Meat and poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Switzerland

In value terms, meat and poultry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Meat and poultry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat and poultry in Switzerland stood at X kg per head in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with a decrease of X%. The meat and poultry yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Switzerland contracted modestly to X heads in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Switzerland, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of meat and poultry, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Brazil, Austria, Hungary, Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, Slovenia, Argentina, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average meat and poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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