Switzerland: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss potato market shrank to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Switzerland

In value terms, potato production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of potatoes in Switzerland shrank to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The potato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the 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 2023, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Switzerland; leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the potato harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Potato Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2023, shipments abroad of potatoes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) 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, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, 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: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to 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

The average potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2023, supplies from abroad of potatoes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, Spain, Israel and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest potato suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Spain, Israel and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform