Apple market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss fresh apple market underwent a substantial contraction between 2018 and 2023, with total volume dropping from 319.9 thousand tons to 173.4 thousand tons. This represented a decline of nearly 46% over the six-year period.

Market dynamics were characterized by pronounced volatility. A severe downturn in 2019 was followed by a partial recovery in 2020. However, volumes fell again in 2021, saw a brief resurgence in 2022, and then decreased once more in 2023.

Production apple in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

The Swiss apple market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018 with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland produced 237.2 thousand tons of apples, representing a 20.9% increase compared to the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 296.8 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 33.9% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018 with a 103.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 1.9-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Switzerland's apple output was valued at 84.7 million US dollars, showing minimal year-over-year change. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 106.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 20.1% decrease, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 with an 89.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports apple from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, apple export volumes from Switzerland declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 813 tons, showing a sharp decrease of 50.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 40.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 670 tons. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (55.3% of exports in kind), Italy (13.1%), and Austria (12.5%) remained the key destinations for Swiss apple exports, together accounting for 80.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of increase, Switzerland's foreign apple supplies declined. In 2020, export volume reached 648 thousand US dollars, which is 59.1% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 44.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -17.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 584 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 26.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Germany (53.4% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (14.3%), and France (13.6%) were the main markets for Swiss apple exports, together accounting for 81.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2017-2020

Imports apple to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

The market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 3.9-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Switzerland imported 14 022 tons of apples, indicating a substantial increase of 107.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 772 tons, while the maximum was in 2018 at 26 676 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 74.6% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 120.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy (51.9% of imports in kind), France (11.0%), and New Zealand (10.9%) formed the core of Switzerland's apple imports, together accounting for 73.7% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Imports varied significantly, with a 7-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2018. Switzerland imported 16 557 thousand US dollars worth of apples in 2020, corresponding to a steep rise of 194.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 627 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 39 303 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 85.7% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, Italy (36.0% of imports in value terms), New Zealand (16.9%), and Chile (11.5%) led the ranking of apple suppliers to Switzerland, with their combined share reaching 64.3% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2017-2020