Switzerland: Potato Market Overview 2021

Potato Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss potato market stood at $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Switzerland

In value terms, potato production rose sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2012 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of potatoes in Switzerland declined to X tonnes per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The potato yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, 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 2020, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Switzerland; leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Potato Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2020, the amount of potatoes exported from Switzerland reduced to X tonnes, which is down by -X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, potato exports declined to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes) was the main destination for potato exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, potato exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for potato exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average potato export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Potato Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Potato imports into Switzerland surged to X tonnes in 2020, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, Spain, Israel and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Egypt ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest potato suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Egypt (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2020, the average potato import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for potatoes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of potato consumption in 2020 were China (94M tonnes), India (52M tonnes) and Russia (22M tonnes), together comprising 44% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Ukraine, the U.S., Bangladesh, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Poland, Belgium and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of potatoes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of potato production in 2020 were China (95M tonnes), India (53M tonnes) and Russia (22M tonnes), together comprising 45% of global production. These countries were followed by Ukraine, the U.S., Germany, Bangladesh, France, the Netherlands, Poland and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 23%.

What are the leading suppliers of potatoes to Switzerland?

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In value terms, France ($5M), Egypt ($4.6M) and the Netherlands ($4M) were the largest potato suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of potatoes from Switzerland?

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In value terms, Austria ($3M) remains the key foreign market for potato exports from Switzerland, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($402K), with a 10% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for potatoes in Switzerland?

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In 2020, the average potato export price amounted to $476 per tonne, rising by 7.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for potatoes in Switzerland?

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The average potato import price stood at $634 per tonne in 2020, rising by 4.8% against the previous year.