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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Switzerland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Swiss market for fresh or chilled cauliflowers and headed broccoli showed notable volatility in volume. It opened the period at 22 651 tonnes in 2018, fell to 21 341 tonnes in 2019, then recovered to 23 022 tonnes in 2020 before declining again to 21 992 tonnes in 2021.

A dramatic expansion occurred in 2022, with the market volume surging by 60% to reach 35 119 tonnes. This peak was followed by an 8% contraction in 2023, reducing the total market size to 32 324 tonnes.

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 cauliflowers and broccoli in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Switzerland produced 12,575 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, which was the lowest output during the period. Production then rebounded in 2020 to 14,145 tonnes, marking a significant 12.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 timeframe, overall production grew by 4.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 14,555 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 13.6% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(13.6%)	12.5%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at just 0.1 tonnes, representing a 99.6% decline. The following year, in 2020, exports recovered to 2 tonnes, a sharp increase of 2,021.3% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 22 tonnes, which was a 4,342.1% surge from the previous year. Overall, exports fluctuated dramatically, with a 243-fold difference between the 2018 peak and the 2019 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4 342.1%	(99.6%)	2 021.3%	57.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading destination for Swiss exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in volume terms, accounting for 78.9% of total shipments. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of minor trading partners.

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

Export values displayed an unstable pattern throughout the period. In 2019, exports fell to their minimum of 0.3 thousand US dollars, a 98.9% decrease. By 2020, exports rebounded to 3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sudden 782.1% rise from the previous year. The peak was reached in 2018 at 27 thousand US dollars, which marked a 1,385.8% increase. Overall, export values varied widely, with a 91-fold difference between the 2018 high and the 2019 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 385.8%	(98.9%)	782.1%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy and Spain dominated the value of Swiss exports for cauliflowers and broccoli, jointly accounting for 92.9% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares in the export market.

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 cauliflowers and broccoli to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of cauliflowers and broccoli into Switzerland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 8,878 tonnes, up 1.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 7.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 8,118 tonnes, which represented a 1.8% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 8.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	8.0%	1.3%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Spain were the dominant sources for imports of cauliflowers and broccoli into Switzerland in volume terms, jointly accounting for 95.9% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other, smaller markets.

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 cauliflowers and broccoli increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 18,857 thousand US dollars, a notable 12.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	10.4%	12.0%	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy and Spain jointly accounted for 95.4% of the total import value of cauliflowers and broccoli into Switzerland. The remaining volume was spread across 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