Switzerland: Beef Market Overview 2021

Beef Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss beef market stood at $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Beef consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Beef Production in Switzerland

In value terms, beef production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

The average yield of beef (cattle meat) in Switzerland was estimated at X kg per head in 2020, approximately equating 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2020, number of animals slaughtered for beef production in Switzerland stood at X head, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Beef Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of beef (cattle meat) were exported from Switzerland; waning by -X% against the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beef exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for beef exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beef exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tonnes), fivefold. Italy (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, 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: Austria (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average beef export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2020, purchases abroad of beef (cattle meat) was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beef imports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and Ireland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of beef imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Paraguay, the U.S., Australia, Argentina, Poland, France and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest beef suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Australia, the U.S., Paraguay, Argentina, Poland, France and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Poland (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beef import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for beef (cattle meat) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of beef consumption in 2020 were the U.S. (13M tonnes), Brazil (8.9M tonnes) and China (8.6M tonnes), together comprising 41% of global consumption. Argentina, Pakistan, Russia, Mexico, India, France, Australia, Germany, Canada and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

What are the largest producers of beef (cattle meat) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of beef production in 2020 were the U.S. (12M tonnes), Brazil (10M tonnes) and China (6.5M tonnes), with a combined 40% share of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, India, Australia, Pakistan, Mexico, Russia, France, Canada, Turkey and Germany, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading suppliers of beef (cattle meat) to Switzerland?

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In value terms, Ireland ($57M), Germany ($30M) and Austria ($27M) constituted the largest beef suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 55% of total imports. Uruguay, Australia, the U.S., Paraguay, Argentina, Poland, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

What are the leading importers of beef (cattle meat) from Switzerland?

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In value terms, Germany ($645K) remains the key foreign market for beef exports from Switzerland, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria ($127K), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 8.8% share.

What is the average export price for beef (cattle meat) in Switzerland?

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The average beef export price stood at $12,908 per tonne in 2020, growing by 38% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for beef (cattle meat) in Switzerland?

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In 2020, the average beef import price amounted to $8,560 per tonne, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year.