Switzerland: Blueberry And Cranberry Market Overview 2021

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss blueberry and cranberry market skyrocketed to $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Switzerland

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In 2020, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in Switzerland expanded markedly to X tonnes per ha, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2020: its figure 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, blueberry and cranberry yield increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. from 2015 to 2020, the growth of the average blueberry and cranberry yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Switzerland was estimated at X ha, picking up by X% on 2019. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2020, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reduced markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tonnes), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberry and cranberry exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then shrank notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Blueberry and cranberry imports into Switzerland rose notably to X tonnes in 2020, surging by X% on 2019 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tonnes), fivefold. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for Morocco ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform