Switzerland: Pork Market 2024

Pork Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss pork market declined to $X in 2022, dropping 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pork Production in Switzerland

In value terms, pork production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pork in Switzerland shrank modestly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately equating 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pork yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Switzerland reduced slightly to X heads, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the number of producing animals saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Pork Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of pork increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for pork exported from Switzerland were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas purchases of pork, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest pork supplier to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pork imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), sevenfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pork import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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