Switzerland: Oil Crops Market 2024

Oil Crops Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss oil crops market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild setback. Oil crops consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Oil Crops Production in Switzerland

In value terms, oil crops production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oil crops (primary) in Switzerland totaled X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average oil crops yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of oil crops (primary) production in Switzerland dropped slightly to X ha, which is down by X% on the year before. The harvested area 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The oil crops harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, exports of oil crops (primary) from Switzerland contracted remarkably to X tons, falling by X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oil crops exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of oil crops exports from Switzerland, together comprising X% of total exports. Uruguay, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for oil crops exported from Switzerland were Austria ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Uruguay, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average oil crops export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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.

Oil Crops Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in purchases abroad of oil crops (primary), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oil crops imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of oil crops imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Ukraine, Egypt, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Canada, Italy, Hungary, India and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest oil crops suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, Ukraine, Canada, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Italy, India, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, 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

In 2022, the average oil crops import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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