Dried shelled legumes market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss dried shelled legumes market volume fluctuated between 52 358 tonnes in 2018 and 42 915 tonnes in 2023, with a notable dip to 44 711 tonnes in 2020 and a partial recovery to 51 801 tonnes in 2022. Domestic production fell sharply from 34 694 tonnes in 2019 to 15 250 tonnes in 2023, while imports increased from 17 426 tonnes to 27 820 tonnes over the same period, partially offsetting the decline in local output.

The pandemic in 2021 and wet weather conditions impacted harvests, reducing domestic production and reinforcing reliance on imported legumes. This shift contributed to the market's volatility, with import growth helping to stabilize overall supply despite production challenges.

In 2024, import volumes rose further to 32 086 tonnes, as the market continued to be influenced by reduced harvest area for processing vegetables and lower consumer prices. The lasting effects of the pandemic and adverse weather conditions from earlier years persisted in shaping availability and market dynamics.

Production dried shelled legumes in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

In 2020, Switzerland produced 27 580 tonnes of dried shelled legumes, marking a 20.5% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 28%, with an annualized decrease of 10.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 5.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of dried shelled legumes in Switzerland was valued at 80 946 thousand US dollars, representing a 13.0% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 12.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 93 067 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 11.1%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Switzerland exported 186 tonnes of dried shelled legumes, showing a sharp year-on-year rise of 32.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 23.2%, with an annualized rate of 7.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 141 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 19.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. Germany accounted for 23.0% of exports, Austria for 14.1%, and the Netherlands for 9.9%, together making up 47.0% of total flows. The remaining 53.0% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

In 2020, Switzerland's dried shelled legumes exports stood at 547 thousand US dollars, constituting a sharp uptick of 44.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 49.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany accounted for 47.9% of exports in value terms, Austria for 12.0%, and the Netherlands for 8.2%, together representing 68.1% of total exports. These countries remained the main destinations for dried shelled legumes from Switzerland.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Dried shelled legumes imports into Switzerland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Switzerland imported 186 tonnes, marking a slight decline of 0.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 14.9%, with an annualized decrease of 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was the primary supplier of dried shelled legumes to Switzerland, accounting for 37.3% of imports in kind, followed by Germany at 11.7% and Canada at 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented 57.7% of total imports in kind.

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

After a two-year decline, Switzerland's dried shelled legumes import volume increased in 2020, reaching 21 201 thousand US dollars and indicating a sharp improvement of 28.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 12%, with an annualized rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 520 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 12.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, dried shelled legumes were imported into Switzerland from many countries. Even the largest destinations—France, Canada, and Germany—together represented only 42.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

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