Switzerland: Frozen Potato Market 2022

Frozen Potato Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss frozen potato market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by X% against 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). In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% 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 -X% against 2019 indices. Frozen potato consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Frozen potato exports from Switzerland fell sharply to X tons in 2021, declining by -X% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for frozen potato exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Austria ($X) also remains the key foreign market for frozen potato exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen potato export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Austria.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Austria amounted to -X% per year.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Frozen potato imports into Switzerland fell to X tons in 2021, waning by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen potato imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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