Dried shelled peas market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled peas in Switzerland contracted significantly from 2018 to 2020, with total volume falling by over 26% to 18 582 metric tons. This decline coincided with reduced domestic production and lower import levels during the period.

A recovery followed, driving the market to a peak of 27 077 metric tons in 2022, which exceeded the 2018 level. However, by 2023, market volume had retreated to 24 222 metric tons, reflecting a 10% drop from the high point two years earlier.

Production dried shelled peas in Switzerland

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Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

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

Switzerland produced 11 610 tons of dried shelled peas in 2020, marking a significant 16.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.1%. The only year that saw growth was 2019, with a modest increase of 1.9%.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Switzerland

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After two consecutive years of decline, Switzerland's exports of dried shelled peas showed a slight recovery in 2020, reaching 10 tons—a 1.6% increase year-over-year. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 44.3%, averaging an annual decrease of 17.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 tons, which also saw the sharpest decline of 37.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant market for Switzerland's dried shelled peas exports in volume terms, accounting for 80.5% of total shipments. The remaining 19.5% was distributed among various other 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

The value of Switzerland's dried shelled peas exports experienced notable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, exports amounted to 97 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 83.7% increase compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 53 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 44.4%. Overall, exports in 2020 were 1.8 times higher than in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the primary destination for Switzerland's dried shelled peas exports in value terms, absorbing 89.2% of the total. The remaining 10.8% was spread across a diverse range of smaller markets.

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 peas to Switzerland

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Switzerland's imports of dried shelled peas declined for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 6 982 tons—a sharp 29.7% drop from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 43.8%, averaging an annual reduction of 17.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Czechia were the key sources for Switzerland's dried shelled peas imports in volume terms. France led with 61.7% of imports, followed by Germany at 15.1% and Czechia at 8.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.3% of total import volumes.

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

Switzerland's imports of dried shelled peas in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 3 767 thousand US dollars—a 9.0% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 24.9%, with an average annual decline of 9.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 5 046 thousand US dollars, which also saw a slight increase of 0.7%. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 17.9% decrease.

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

During 2017–2020, France, Germany, and Hungary were the leading sources for Switzerland's dried shelled peas imports in value terms. France accounted for 45.9% of imports, Germany for 17.1%, and Hungary for 10.7%. Combined, these three countries represented 73.7% of total import value.

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

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