Switzerland: Millet Market 2025

Millet Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss millet market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Millet Production in Switzerland

In value terms, millet production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4,697% against the previous year. Millet production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of millet in Switzerland reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield recorded perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average millet yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the millet harvested area in Switzerland declined to X ha, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 158% against the previous year. The millet harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Millet Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of millet decreased by -98.9% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,176%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, millet exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,121%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for millet exports from Switzerland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -2.4%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for millet exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -6.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average millet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -46.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +55.9% per year.

Millet Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Millet imports into Switzerland shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by -4.3% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, millet imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest millet supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, millet imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine amounted to -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-8.7% per year) and France (+15.3% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest millet suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 63% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +1.2%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average millet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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