Switzerland: Potato Market Overview 2020

Potato Market Size in Switzerland

The revenue of the potato market in Switzerland amounted to $X in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, potato consumption, however, continues to indicate a temperate decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the potato market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the potato market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Production in Switzerland

In value terms, potato production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, potato production continues to indicate a moderate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, potato production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, potato production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average potato yield in Switzerland stood at X tonne per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the potato yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Potato yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Switzerland; remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the potato harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Potato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Potato Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Potato exports from Switzerland stood at X tonnes in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, potato exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, potato exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, potato exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and the Philippines (X tonnes) were the main destinations of potato exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Philippines ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for potato exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Austria experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average potato export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the potato export price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for potatoes attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for potatoes remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Potato Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2018, the imports of potatoes into Switzerland stood at X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, potato imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, potato imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, potato imports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Egypt, Italy and Austria, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest potato suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, Italy, Austria and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average potato import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the potato import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for potatoes reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for potatoes remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for Israel ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, 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 AI Platform