Switzerland: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Switzerland

The Swiss market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) reached $X in 2021, rising by 10% 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). In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +53.8% against 2014 indices. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -23.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 107%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -18.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (-6.2% per year) and France (-4.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Switzerland, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -18.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (-5.6% per year) and the United States (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 59%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) were imported into Switzerland; approximately reflecting 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +67.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Switzerland, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.6% per year) and Thailand (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Switzerland, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.2% per year) and Thailand (+11.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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