Switzerland: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss peach and nectarine market shrank to $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Switzerland

In value terms, peach and nectarine production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in Switzerland reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 31%. The peach and nectarine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the peach and nectarine harvested area in Switzerland amounted to X ha, picking up by 11% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The peach and nectarine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of peaches and nectarines, when their volume increased by 58% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 68%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of peach and nectarine exports from Switzerland, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Philippines (with a CAGR of -2.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for peach and nectarine exported from Switzerland were Spain ($X), the Philippines ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 94% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +0.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Italy (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, imports of peaches and nectarines into Switzerland declined slightly to X tons, reducing by -4% on 2020. Overall, imports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to Switzerland, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, peach and nectarine imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-8.3% per year) and France (-14.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to Switzerland, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-4.2% per year) and France (-10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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