Switzerland: Roasted Coffee Substitutes Market 2025

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss roasted coffee substitutes market reduced markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -23.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Production in Switzerland

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, roasted coffee substitutes exports from Switzerland rose slightly to X tons, growing by 3.5% on 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +56.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +76.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of roasted coffee substitutes exports from Switzerland, with a combined 83% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Singapore, Austria and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +97.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for roasted coffee substitutes exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 85% of total exports. These countries were followed by Singapore, Italy, the UK, Austria and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 11%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +73.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average roasted coffee substitutes export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas purchases of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, which decreased by -34.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes imports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 14%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest roasted coffee substitutes supplier to Switzerland, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, roasted coffee substitutes imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-28.6% per year) and Italy (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes to Switzerland, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.5% per year) and Portugal (+14.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average roasted coffee substitutes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 75%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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