Switzerland: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss non-wheat flour market increased by 4.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in Switzerland

In value terms, non-wheat flour production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of non-wheat flours exported from Switzerland surged to X tons, rising by 62% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat flour exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 75% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Austria and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +140.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-wheat flours exports from Switzerland, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-19.0% per year) and Spain (+41.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-wheat flour export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -11.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Non-wheat flour imports into Switzerland expanded markedly to X tons in 2021, surging by 10% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +69.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-wheat flour supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, non-wheat flour imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +22.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+21.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+16.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flours to Switzerland, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +21.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+23.7% per year) and France (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat flour import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-wheat flour import price increased by +84.3% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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