Switzerland: Fresh Fish Fillet Market 2024

Fresh Fish Fillet Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss fresh fish fillet market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Fresh fish fillet consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fresh Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled fish fillets decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh fish fillet exports from Switzerland, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled fish fillets exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh fish fillet export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Fresh Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled fish fillets into Switzerland shrank slightly to X tons, falling by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Norway (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh fish fillet imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Denmark, Iceland, Germany, Italy, the Philippines, Estonia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh fish fillet suppliers to Switzerland were the Netherlands ($X), Norway ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Denmark, Iceland, the Philippines, Germany, Estonia, Italy, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh fish fillet import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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