Switzerland: Market for Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato 2022

Market Size for Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato in Switzerland

For the sixth year in a row, the Swiss market for starch other than wheat, corn or potato recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato in Switzerland

In value terms, production of starch other than wheat, corn or potato shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, exports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato from Switzerland shrank sharply to X tons, waning by -X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato declined significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato from Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for starch other than wheat, corn or potato exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy and Spain, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +X%, saw 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 export price for starch other than wheat, corn or potato stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of starch other than wheat, corn or potato were imported into Switzerland; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Pakistan and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Thailand ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest starch other than wheat, corn or potato suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Brazil and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +X%, 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

The average import price for starch other than wheat, corn or potato stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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