Beans market in Switzerland, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled beans in Switzerland began the period with investments in roasting capacity, including ViCAFE's new energy-efficient roaster and the entry of Thomas Hari's drum roasting operation in 2018. However, the relocation of ViCAFE's production to a larger facility in 2019 temporarily reduced output, contributing to a decline in market volume to 11 912 t that year. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused global supply chain disruptions but simultaneously increased domestic consumption, driving the market size up to 14 998 t.

In 2021, the partnership of miró coffee with SWISS Airlines enhanced the visibility of premium beans, while rising prices signaled tighter supply conditions. This year saw a significant drop in domestic production to 5 762 t, pulling the overall market volume down to 10 613 t. The market recovered in 2022, reaching 13 344 t, supported by the entry of new specialty players like Bean Goose Coffee and a strengthening consumer trend toward organic and Fairtrade products.

Market volume continued to grow modestly in 2023, increasing to 13 793 t, indicating a period of stabilization and consistent demand following the earlier volatility.

Production beans in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, bean production in Switzerland rebounded. In 2020, Switzerland produced 10 655 tonnes of beans, marking a 25.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.8%, with an annual growth rate of -1.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 8 470 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 14.2%.

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

Exports beans from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 76-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland exported 0.1 tonnes of beans, a 96.9% decrease compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 14.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the dominant partner for Switzerland's bean exports in kind, accounting for 82.3% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

Bean shipments from Switzerland abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 thousand US dollars, which is 89.3% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 95.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 64.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the primary destination for Switzerland's bean exports in value terms, representing 87.5% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports beans to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Bean imports to Switzerland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 4 343 tonnes, equivalent to a 26.1% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 23.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 370 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Morocco (55.0% of imports in kind), Spain (17.8% of imports in kind), and Kenya (6.8% of imports in kind) remained the key sources for Switzerland's bean imports in kind, together accounting for 79.6% 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

Bean deliveries to Switzerland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 16 253 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 23.6% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 31.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco (44.2% of imports in value terms), Spain (21.8% of imports in value terms), and Kenya (9.9% of imports in value terms) together absorbed 75.8% of total bean imports in value terms to Switzerland, making them the main sources.

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

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