Switzerland: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss meat and poultry market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Switzerland

In value terms, meat and poultry production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Meat and poultry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of meat and poultry in Switzerland stood at X kg per head, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Switzerland contracted slightly to X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Brazil, Austria, Hungary, Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, Slovenia, Argentina, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, 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

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($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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