Switzerland: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss onion and shallot market reached $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Onion and shallot consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Onion And Shallot Production in Switzerland

In value terms, onion and shallot production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onion and shallot in Switzerland was estimated at X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 onion and shallot production in Switzerland totaled X ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of onion and shallot exported from Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were imported into Switzerland; picking up by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Denmark, Spain, Austria, Egypt and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Spain, Denmark, Austria, Egypt and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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