Switzerland: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss carrot and turnip market shrank to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Switzerland

In value terms, carrot and turnip production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip yield in Switzerland fell to X tons per ha, waning by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of carrots and turnips in Switzerland dropped modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 12%. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Carrot and turnip exports from Switzerland surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 32,317% against the year before. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +105.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Switzerland, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +73.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -87.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 1,084% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+4.8%).

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of carrots and turnips were imported into Switzerland; with an increase of 52% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 113%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 120%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of carrot and turnip imports to Switzerland, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +78.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Switzerland, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Denmark totaled +48.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-0.8% per year) and Italy (-8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -27.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :