Asparagus market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss asparagus market volume expanded from 2018 to 2021, rising from 9,286 t to 10,055 t. This growth was interrupted by a sharp contraction in 2022, when the market fell to 8,615 t, followed by a further slight decline to 8,406 t in 2023.

Domestic production remained a small share of the total, fluctuating between 660 t and 785 t annually. The market's movements closely followed import trends, which peaked at 9,370 t in 2021 before decreasing to 7,772 t in 2023, indicating that import availability was the primary driver of changes in total market volume.

Production asparagus in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland ranked as the 29th largest producer of asparagus worldwide.

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Switzerland's asparagus production rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 785.0 tonnes of asparagus, marking a 17.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 666.0 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year decline of 6.5% also occurring that year.

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

Exports asparagus from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Switzerland exported 6 tonnes of asparagus, representing a 22.7% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 47.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.9%. The peak export volume was reached in 2018 at 6 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 22.3% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 54.9%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Spain, France, and Germany were the leading destinations for Switzerland's asparagus exports by volume. Spain accounted for 40.3% of exports, France for 26.8%, and Germany for 26.1%. Together, these three countries represented 93.3% of Switzerland's total asparagus 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

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Switzerland's asparagus exports in monetary terms reached 46 thousand US dollars in 2020, which was 62.3% higher than the previous year. Import levels varied significantly, with a 2.4-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low point in 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 24.5%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2018 at 99.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and France dominated Switzerland's asparagus exports by value. Spain contributed 39.8% of export value, Germany 31.4%, and France 22.6%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 93.9% of Switzerland's total asparagus 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 asparagus to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Switzerland's asparagus imports saw an uptick. In 2020, the country imported 8 807 tonnes of asparagus, reflecting a modest 3.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.2%, averaging an annual decline of 1.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 528 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year drop of 5.7% occurring in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Spain, Germany, and Mexico—collectively supplied 64.5% of Switzerland's total asparagus imports by volume.

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

Following a two-year downward trend, Switzerland's asparagus imports in monetary terms increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 53 644 thousand US dollars, showing a controlled rise of 10.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2.6%, with an average annual rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 48 749 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.5%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Spain, Germany, and Italy were the primary suppliers of asparagus to Switzerland by value. Spain accounted for 36.4% of import value, Germany for 17.8%, and Italy for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 66.0% of Switzerland's total asparagus 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