Cabbages market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss cabbage market volume exhibited significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a decline from 48 860 t in 2018 to 45 696 t in 2019, consumption rebounded sharply to a peak of 51 214 t in 2020. The market then entered a period of sustained contraction, falling to 48 767 t in 2021, 45 538 t in 2022, and 41 599 t in 2023.

Domestic production followed a volatile trajectory, dropping notably to 23 480 t in 2021 before recovering to 34 841 t in 2022. Meanwhile, import volumes rose steadily to a high of 25 288 t in 2021, but subsequently collapsed, reaching only 8 904 t by 2023. This drastic reduction in imports was a key component of the overall market shrinkage observed in the latter part of the period.

Production cabbages in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, cabbage production in Switzerland rebounded. In 2020, Switzerland produced 31 004 tonnes of cabbages, marking a significant 12.2% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 21.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 27 630 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 17.3% decrease.

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

Exports cabbages from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports bottomed out in 2018 at 8 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 26 tonnes, representing a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland exported 26 tonnes of cabbages, which was a 61.7% rise compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 0.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 106.7% jump.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany were the primary destinations for Swiss cabbage exports in kind. Spain accounted for 56.6% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 17.3% and Germany at 13.6%. Together, these three countries represented 87.4% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2019 at 19 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 35 thousand US dollars, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland's cabbage exports amounted to 35 thousand US dollars, which was 90.0% higher than in 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 28.0%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany led as the top buyers of Swiss cabbages in value terms. Spain accounted for 37.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 24.7%, and Germany for 17.1%. Their combined share reached 78.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports cabbages to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Cabbage imports into Switzerland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 20 236 tonnes, which was 11.9% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 18.4%, equating to an average annual rate of 5.8%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2018 at 16 388 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in the same year at 4.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and Italy remained the main sources for cabbage imports in kind to Switzerland. Together, they accounted for 83.9% of total import flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

Cabbage imports into Switzerland increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 37 178 thousand US dollars, indicating a significant 16.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 28 637 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in the same year at 6.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain and Italy clearly dominated cabbage imports in value terms to Switzerland. They jointly accounted for 86.4% of total import flows, with other countries holding much smaller shares.

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

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