Switzerland: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of growth, the Swiss vegetable market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Switzerland

In value terms, vegetable production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Switzerland stood at X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area in Switzerland expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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