Switzerland: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss apricot market shrank markedly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild reduction. Apricot consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apricot Production in Switzerland

In value terms, apricot production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. 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 apricots in Switzerland dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The apricot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of apricots were harvested in Switzerland; stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of apricots were exported from Switzerland; shrinking by X% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest markets for apricot exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of apricots were imported into Switzerland; reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of apricot imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the largest apricot suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($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

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