Switzerland: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss goat meat market increased by 8.7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Production in Switzerland

In value terms, goat meat production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 -3.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. Goat meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of goat meat in Switzerland amounted to X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average goat meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Switzerland declined slightly to X heads in 2022, which is down by -2.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Goat meat exports from Switzerland declined notably to X kg in 2014, falling by -97% compared with 2013 figures. In general, exports saw a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, goat meat exports declined rapidly to $X in 2014. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for goat meat exports from Switzerland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -97.0%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for goat meat exports from Switzerland.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to -96.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2014, the average goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the last one-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +18.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2013 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +18.1% per year.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of goat meat increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) was the main supplier of goat meat to Switzerland, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, goat meat imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to -2.9%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Switzerland, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled -3.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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