Switzerland: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swiss strawberry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Switzerland

In value terms, strawberry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Switzerland was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average strawberry yield remained at a somewhat 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 strawberries production in Switzerland totaled X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported from Switzerland; shrinking by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), twofold.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X).

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, 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 strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of strawberries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :