Switzerland: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss tomato market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Production in Switzerland

In value terms, tomato production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 115%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average tomato yield in Switzerland was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Switzerland; flattening at the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 1.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of tomatoes exported from Switzerland shrank dramatically to X tons, which is down by -45.2% on the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 860% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 429%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Switzerland, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. France (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at -29.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-5.4% per year) and France (-37.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for tomato exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +4.7%, recorded 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 96%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Austria (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of tomatoes increased by 3.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Switzerland, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.1% per year) and Morocco (-5.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Switzerland were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 88% of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Belgium and France, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +25.3%, recorded 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 tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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