Switzerland: Preserved Swine Meat Market 2024

Preserved Swine Meat Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of decline, the Swiss preserved swine meat market increased by 5.9% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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.

Preserved Swine Meat Production in Switzerland

In value terms, preserved swine meat production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -12.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 51%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Swine Meat Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Preserved swine meat exports from Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 44% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 233%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved swine meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 164%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for preserved swine meat exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved swine meat exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X kg), with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.6% per year) and Germany (-50.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved swine meat exported from Switzerland were the Philippines ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 99% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved swine meat export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved swine meat export price increased by +16.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Austria (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Swine Meat Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat increased by 6.4% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 8.6% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved swine meat imports reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest preserved swine meat supplier to Switzerland, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved swine meat imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), tenfold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.8% per year) and Portugal (+15.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat to Switzerland, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.5% per year) and France (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved swine meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 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 Portugal (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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