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Cheese and curd market in Switzerland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss cheese and curd market saw its physical volume grow from 416 thousand tons in 2018 to 438 thousand tons in 2023, an increase of over 5%. This growth was punctuated by a significant surge in 2020, when market size jumped by 31 thousand tons to 447 thousand tons, before stabilizing near 440 thousand tons for the remainder of the period.

Measured in value, the market expanded more markedly, rising from 3.7 billion US dollars in 2018 to 4.6 billion in 2023. The most pronounced gains occurred in 2020 and 2023, with the market's value increasing by 13% and 7% respectively in those years, pointing to a shift towards higher-priced products within the category.

Domestic production mirrored the overall market trend, reaching a peak of 452 thousand tons in 2021. The trade balance remained dynamic, with import volumes consistently above 70 thousand tons from 2020 onwards and export volumes showing notable fluctuations, including a 7% decline in 2022.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K 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, K 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, K 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 cheese and curd in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland maintained the 22nd position globally in terms of cheese and curd production volume.

Top producers of cheese and curd, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cheese and curd, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cheese and curd production in Switzerland grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 447.3 K t of cheese and curd, marking a 4.3% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 7.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	1.6%	4.3%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of cheese and curd in Switzerland was valued at 4 380 M $ US, showing a robust increase of 13.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	(1.4%)	13.1%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cheese and curd from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

Cheese and curd exports from Switzerland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Switzerland exported 72 320 t of cheese and curd, representing a 1.4% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 7.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	4.3%	1.4%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Switzerland's cheese and curd exports in kind were Germany, Italy, and the United States, which together accounted for 70.6% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

Cheese and curd exports from Switzerland increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 708.2 M $ US, which is 10.0% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 16.1%, with an annualized rate of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	1.2%	10.0%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (42.5% of exports in value terms), the United States (13.8%), and Italy (11.1%) were the leading destinations for Switzerland's cheese and curd exports in value terms, collectively representing 67.3% of total export 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 cheese and curd to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Switzerland's cheese and curd import volume was 71 663 t, reflecting a strong increase of 24.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 30.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.4%	(7.4%)	24.1%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (36.6% of imports in kind), Germany (23.8%), and France (21.0%) were the top suppliers of cheese and curd to Switzerland, together accounting for 81.4% of total imports in kind.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Switzerland's cheese and curd import value reached 482.5 M $ US, indicating a 10.4% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	(0.0%)	10.4%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (40.3% of imports in value terms), France (26.8%), and Germany (17.6%) were the largest suppliers of cheese and curd to Switzerland in value terms, together forming 84.7% of total imports.

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