Apples, pears and quinces market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss market for fresh apples, pears and quinces experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. It began at 391.5 thousand tons in 2018, then dropped sharply to 244.8 thousand tons the following year. A partial recovery to 300.8 thousand tons occurred in 2020, before another decline to 225.7 thousand tons in 2021.

In 2022, market volume increased to 244.6 thousand tons, supported by a larger regional fruit harvest after a hot spring and summer improved the availability of apples and pears. The following year, volume contracted to 211.2 thousand tons as a lower supply of pome fruit led to tighter market conditions and more pronounced price increases for varieties such as Golden Delicious.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

The market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018, showing a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland produced 282.0 K t of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a 20.1% increase from the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 355.6 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 34.0% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 100.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Production value hit its low in 2017 and reached its high in 2018, varying by two times. In 2020, the output of apples, pears, and quinces in Switzerland was valued at 118.3 M $ US, reflecting a modest uptick of 2.7% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 136.9 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 15.9% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 97.7%.

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

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year uptick, exports of apples, pears, and quinces from Switzerland declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 946 t, representing a 52.3% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 36.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.9%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 4 081 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 18.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (53.1% of exports in kind), Italy (16.2% of exports in kind), and Austria (11.9% of exports in kind) were the main destinations for apples, pears, and quinces from Switzerland, together accounting for 81.2% of total exports in kind.

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

After a two-year increase, Switzerland's export value for apples, pears, and quinces declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 817 K $ US, indicating a steep drop of 59.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 31.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 002 K $ US. The largest increase was in 2019 with a 44.5% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany (47.9% of exports in value terms), Italy (15.0% of exports in value terms), and the Netherlands (14.9% of exports in value terms) formed the core group of markets for exports in value terms, collectively representing 77.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Import volumes varied 2.8 times, with the low in 2019 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Switzerland imported 20 796 t of apples, pears, and quinces, indicating a sharp increase of 48.3% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 14 022 t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 39 525 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 64.5% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 79.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (40.9% of imports in kind), Belgium (9.9% of imports in kind), and South Africa (9.7% of imports in kind) were the principal sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 60.5% of total flows.

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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import values showed a 3.6-fold difference, with a trough in 2019 and a peak in 2018. In 2020, Switzerland imported approximately 27 958 K $ US of apples, pears, and quinces, up by 75.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 15 960 K $ US, and the maximum was in 2018 at 58 145 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 72.6% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 86.6%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Italy (32.0% of imports in value terms), South Africa (11.2% of imports in value terms), and New Zealand (9.8% of imports in value terms) formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms, with a combined share of 53.0% of total flows.

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

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