Switzerland: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss pork market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -8.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pork Production in Switzerland

In value terms, pork production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pork in Switzerland dropped modestly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 1.6%. Over the period under review, the average pork yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Switzerland declined modestly to X heads in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Pork Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of pork increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 277% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 119%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +185.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+58.3% per year) and Germany (-12.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for pork exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 89% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +223.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -20.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 China (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of pork decreased by -47.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 318%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 194% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Switzerland, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, pork imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+13.9% per year) and Austria (-8.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Switzerland, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+21.0% per year) and Portugal (+15.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pork import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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