Switzerland: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss vegetable and melon market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Switzerland

In value terms, vegetable and melon production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Switzerland expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable and melon yield remained 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 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables and melons were harvested in Switzerland; remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable and melon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of vegetables and melons increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria totaled 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to 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).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables and melons increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable and melon to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables and melons to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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