Switzerland: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of growth, the Swiss freshwater fish market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Freshwater fish consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of freshwater fish decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X kg) was the main destination for freshwater fish exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, freshwater fish exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland amounted to X.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for freshwater fish exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled X.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average freshwater fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of freshwater fish into Switzerland declined modestly to X tons, flattening at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports contracted to $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 somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of freshwater fish imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest freshwater fish suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 freshwater fish import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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