Switzerland: Beef Market Overview 2020

Beef Market Size in Switzerland

The revenue of the beef market in Switzerland amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beef consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the beef market attained its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the beef market remained at a lower figure.

Beef Production in Switzerland

In value terms, beef production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, beef production continues to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, beef production reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, beef production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Beef Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2018, the exports of beef (cattle meat) from Switzerland stood at X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, beef exports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, beef exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, beef exports continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, beef exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tonnes) was the main destination for beef exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beef exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X tonnes), sixfold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Malaysia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year) and Malaysia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average beef export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beef export price, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for beef (cattle meat) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for beef (cattle meat) remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macedonia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2018, the imports of beef (cattle meat) into Switzerland amounted to X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beef imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, beef imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, beef imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, beef imports reached their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of beef to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, beef imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ireland (X tonnes), twofold. Uruguay (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+X% per year) and Uruguay (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest beef suppliers to Switzerland were Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ireland experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beef import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the beef import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for beef (cattle meat) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for beef (cattle meat) remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform