Switzerland: Soya Bean Market 2025

Soya Bean Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Swiss soya bean market, when its value increased by 47% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Soya bean consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Soya Bean Production in Switzerland

In value terms, soya bean production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 138%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of soya beans in Switzerland was estimated at X tons per ha in 2021, increasing by 9.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average soya bean yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The soya bean harvested area in Switzerland fell to X ha in 2021, waning by -7.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, soya bean harvested area increased by +11.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to soya bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Soya Bean Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of soya beans exported from Switzerland soared to X tons, growing by 20% on 2020. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 503% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soya bean exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 229%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of soya bean exports from Switzerland, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +42.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for soya bean exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +29.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average soya bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -8.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Italy (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soya Bean Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of soya beans was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soya bean imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of soya bean imports to Switzerland, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Germany, Canada, Belgium, Italy and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +92.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soya bean suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Austria ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy, Canada, Belgium and India, which together accounted for a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +75.2%, recorded 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 2021, the average soya bean import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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