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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Switzerland

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Swiss market for beef, sheep, and goat fats expanded from 29 thousand metric tons to a peak of 32.5 thousand metric tons in 2021, before contracting to 30.3 thousand metric tons by 2023.

This movement was primarily driven by import volatility, which surged by 49% from 4.5 thousand metric tons in 2018 to 6.7 thousand metric tons in 2021, then fell by 31% to 4.6 thousand metric tons in 2023. Domestic production remained stable throughout the period, fluctuating narrowly between 25.5 and 25.9 thousand metric tons.

The downward trend in imports continued into 2024, with volumes declining further to 4 thousand metric tons, indicating a sustained reduction in foreign supply for the Swiss market.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Switzerland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Switzerland's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production stood at 25 764 tonnes, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 9.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 25 806 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	5.3%	(0.2%)	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

Switzerland's exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 tonnes, a decrease of 51.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 79.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 41.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.8%)	(3.0%)	(51.2%)	(41.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for beef, sheep, or goat fat was heavily concentrated, with Germany and Turkey together accounting for 99.9% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of beef, sheep, or goat fat exports from Switzerland was 36 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 34.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value declined by 60.7%, with an average annual decrease of 26.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 47.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.0%)	13.4%	(34.6%)	(26.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the dominant market for Swiss beef, sheep, or goat fat exports in value terms, accounting for 93.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Switzerland's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 622 tonnes, an increase of 11.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 106.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 27.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.9%	32.8%	11.9%	27.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Switzerland's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in volume terms, accounting for 79.9% of total flows, while other sources contributed relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Switzerland's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were approximately 5 561 thousand US dollars, a rise of 28.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 147.3%, equating to an annualized increase of 35.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.9%	38.1%	28.9%	35.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the primary source for Switzerland's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in value terms, accounting for 71.9% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io