Switzerland: Quinoa Market Overview 2021

Quinoa Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss quinoa market fell to $X in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Quinoa Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2019, overseas shipments of quinoa were finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, quinoa exports declined rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg), the Czech Republic (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of quinoa exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for quinoa exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average quinoa export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2019, 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 2019, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quinoa Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of quinoa were imported into Switzerland; waning by -X% against 2018. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, quinoa imports dropped to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Bolivia (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of quinoa to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, quinoa imports from Bolivia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tonnes), threefold. France (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bolivia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinoa to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bolivia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quinoa import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for Bolivia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quinoa in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of quinoa consumption in 2019 were Bolivia (43K tonnes), Peru (38K tonnes) and the U.S. (28K tonnes), with a combined 70% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Canada, France, Belgium and the UK, which together accounted for a further 16%.

What are the largest producers of quinoa in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of quinoa production in 2019 were Peru (94K tonnes) and Bolivia (77K tonnes), together comprising 95% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of quinoa to Switzerland?

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In value terms, Bolivia ($2.3M) constituted the largest supplier of quinoa to Switzerland, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Peru ($782K), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5% share.

What are the leading importers of quinoa from Switzerland?

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In value terms, the largest markets for quinoa exported from Switzerland were Germany ($295), the Czech Republic ($160) and France ($15), together comprising 100% of total exports.

What is the average export price for quinoa in Switzerland?

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In 2019, the average quinoa export price amounted to $2,681 per tonne, waning by -39.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quinoa in Switzerland?

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The average quinoa import price stood at $3,439 per tonne in 2019, rising by 4.6% against the previous year.