Price for Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland
4. Exports of Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland

Price for Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average sheep and goats; live import price stood at $479 per unit in 2022, waning by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sheep and goats; live import price increased by +57.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $510 per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($1,158 per unit), while the price for Germany ($327 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sheep and goats; live export price amounted to $508 per unit, surging by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 260%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($666 per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($109 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (+94.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in purchases abroad of sheep and goats; live, which increased by 2.2% to 518 units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheep and goats; live imports reduced slightly to $248K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $259K, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Sheep and Goats; Live to Switzerland in 2022:

1. France (295.0 units)
2. Germany (124.0 units)
3. Ireland (37.0 units)
4. Austria (33.0 units)
5. Belgium (26.0 units)

Exports of Sheep and Goats; Live in Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in overseas shipments of sheep and goats; live, which increased by 61% to 79 units in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sheep and goats; live exports soared to $40K in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 267% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Sheep and Goats; Live from Switzerland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (33.0 units)
2. Germany (30.0 units)
3. Italy (11.0 units)
4. Austria (4.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform