Switzerland: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss meat market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat Production in Switzerland

In value terms, meat production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average meat yield in Switzerland contracted to X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The yield figure 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 being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Switzerland was estimated at X heads, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a slight downturn. The number of animals slaughtered for meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

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Meat Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of meat 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 ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Uruguay, New Zealand, Australia, France, Argentina, the UK, Paraguay, the Netherlands, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest meat suppliers to Switzerland were Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, the UK, Argentina, France, Paraguay, the Netherlands, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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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