Switzerland: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss uncooked pasta market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, consumption increased by +18.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Switzerland

In value terms, uncooked pasta production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 811%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, uncooked pasta exports from Switzerland fell to X tons, which is down by -11.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Switzerland, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of -1.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of -2.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 45%. 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 lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Denmark (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by -1.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +49.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta supplier to Switzerland, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+31.7% per year) and Germany (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Switzerland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+29.2% per year) and Germany (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight expansion. As a result, import price reached 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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