Switzerland: Market for Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) 2021

Market Size for Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in Switzerland

The Swiss market for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) stood at $X in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in Switzerland

In value terms, production of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) rose slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered)

Exports from Switzerland

In 2020, shipments abroad of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after eleven years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) reached $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered)

Imports into Switzerland

In 2020, overseas purchases of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) reached $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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