Switzerland: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss pulses market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Pulses consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Pulses Production in Switzerland

In value terms, pulses production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pulses in Switzerland was estimated at X ha, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of pulses exported from Switzerland soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Canada, Turkey, Hungary, the United States, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, China, the Netherlands, the UK and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Austria, China, the United States, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the UK and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 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 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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