Switzerland: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss fruit market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Switzerland

In value terms, fruit production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Switzerland expanded notably to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit 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.

The fruit harvested area in Switzerland reached X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of fruits, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Turkey, Portugal, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of fruits into Switzerland reduced slightly to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Peru ($X) were the largest fruit suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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