Switzerland: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss walnut market increased by 4.4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Walnut consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Walnut Production in Switzerland

In value terms, walnut production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. Walnut production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average walnut yield in Switzerland stood at X tons per ha, approximately equating 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 0.8%. The walnut yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the 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.

In 2021, the walnut harvested area in Switzerland stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to walnut production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Walnut Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of walnuts decreased by -28.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,201% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, walnut exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,269%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for walnut exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, walnut exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +50.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+80.6% per year) and Austria (+69.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for walnut exported from Switzerland were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 100% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +82.0%, 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 walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 9.8%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Walnut Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of walnuts increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, walnut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest walnut supplier to Switzerland, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, walnut imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+13.0% per year) and the United States (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of walnut to Switzerland, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+14.7% per year) and the United States (+2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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