Switzerland: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss sunflower seed market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Sunflower seed consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sunflower seed production declined dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sunflower seed yield in Switzerland reached X tons per ha, surging by 8.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The sunflower seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of sunflower seed production in Switzerland dropped modestly to X ha, which is down by -3.4% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 15%. The sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sunflower seed, when their volume decreased by -79% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 452% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 413%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Luxembourg (X kg) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from Switzerland, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +125.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Switzerland, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+150.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+37.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -50.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 270%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Luxembourg (+71.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, sunflower seed imports into Switzerland rose notably to X tons, picking up by 8.5% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Switzerland, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sunflower seed suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. France, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Moldova, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +11.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 sunflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed import price increased by +74.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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