Switzerland: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Switzerland

The Swiss cherry and sour cherry market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Switzerland

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Switzerland contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Switzerland dropped to X ha in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were exported from Switzerland; dropping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X kg) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Switzerland

Cherry and sour cherry imports into Switzerland dropped significantly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Greece, Belgium and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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