Switzerland: Citrus Fruit Preserves Market 2023

Citrus Fruit Preserves Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss citrus fruit preserves market increased by 6.3% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -26.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Production in Switzerland

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -5.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit preserves exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit preserves exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+1.1% per year) and Italy (-7.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit preserves exports from Switzerland, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-0.8% per year) and Italy (-5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit preserves export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by 0.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit preserves to Switzerland, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit preserves imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.7% per year) and the UK (-7.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit preserves to Switzerland, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-6.2% per year) and Italy (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit preserves import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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