Switzerland: Preserved Cows Meat Market 2025

Preserved Cows Meat Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss preserved cows meat market stood at $X in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Preserved cows meat consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Preserved Cows Meat Production in Switzerland

In value terms, preserved cows meat production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Cows Meat Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals exported from Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 104% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved cows meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for preserved cows meat exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved cows meat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Georgia (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+22.4% per year) and Georgia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved cows meat exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Georgia ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +31.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved cows meat export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -27.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Angola (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Cows Meat Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals were imported into Switzerland; increasing by 50% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved cows meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved cows meat imports to Switzerland, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Croatia, France, Ireland, Denmark, the UK, the Netherlands and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +2.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved cows meat suppliers to Switzerland were Brazil ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +6.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved cows meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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