Switzerland: Mixed Fertilizer Market 2025

Mixed Fertilizer Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss mixed fertilizer market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mixed Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of mixed fertilizers decreased by -90.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for mixed fertilizer exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed fertilizer exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-24.3% per year) and Austria (-15.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mixed fertilizers exports from Switzerland, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled +21.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-19.3% per year) and Austria (-12.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mixed fertilizer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Australia (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mixed Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of mixed fertilizers were imported into Switzerland; dropping by -38.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed fertilizer imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest mixed fertilizer suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 72% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mixed fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mixed fertilizer import price increased by +91.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Russia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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