Switzerland: Hazelnut Market 2022

Hazelnut Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss hazelnut market declined rapidly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -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). Overall, consumption, however, showed a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of hazelnuts decreased by -X% to X kg in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for hazelnut exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, hazelnut exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for hazelnut exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of hazelnuts decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest hazelnut supplier to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, hazelnut imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X kg), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hazelnut import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform