Switzerland: Beef Market Overview 2020

Beef Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss beef market declined modestly to $X in 2019, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Beef consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Beef Production in Switzerland

In value terms, beef production fell modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Beef production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average beef yield in Switzerland amounted to X kg per head, stabilizing at 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average beef yield reached the peak level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The number of animals slaughtered for beef production in Switzerland totaled X heads in 2019, remaining constant against 2018 figures. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, producing animals failed to regain the momentum.

Beef Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2019, overseas shipments of beef (cattle meat) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beef exports expanded significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for beef exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beef exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, 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: Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 France (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average beef export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ghana, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Beef Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2019, the amount of beef (cattle meat) imported into Switzerland was estimated at X tonnes, growing by X% on 2018. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beef imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and Ireland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of beef imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Paraguay, Australia, Argentina, France, Poland, Brazil and the U.S., which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Poland (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and Australia ($X) were the largest beef suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Uruguay, the U.S., Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Poland and France, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Poland (+X% per year) recorded 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

In 2019, the average beef import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, 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 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI 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 2019 were the U.S. (12M tonnes), Brazil (8.1M tonnes) and China (7.5M tonnes), with a combined 40% share of global consumption. Argentina, Pakistan, Mexico, Russia, France, Egypt, Germany, India and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

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 2019 were the U.S. (12M tonnes), Brazil (10M tonnes) and China (6.5M tonnes), together accounting for 40% of global production. Argentina, India, Australia, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, France, Canada and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

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

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In value terms, the largest beef suppliers to Switzerland were Ireland ($44M), Germany ($23M) and Australia ($21M), with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Uruguay, the U.S., Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Poland and France, which together accounted for a further 45%.

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

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In value terms, Germany ($585K) remains the key foreign market for beef exports from Switzerland, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire ($193K), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

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

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The average beef export price stood at $3,880 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -7.5% against the previous year.

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

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The average beef import price stood at $8,437 per tonne in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year.