Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Swiss market for flour or powder of fruits and nuts contracted from 854.4 tons to 689.2 tons. This period was characterized by sustained consumer shifts toward healthy, organic, and gluten-free products, supported by the dominant retail chains Coop and Migros. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further intensified focus on shelf-stable and health-conscious food items, while authorities strengthened market monitoring for supply quality.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with market volume surging to 926.1 tons. This growth was driven by persistently high demand for organic and sustainably sourced ingredients, alongside major retailers expanding their assortments of bio and specialty flours to capture consumer trends. New product segments like vegan and gluten-free flours gained significant ground during this rebound.

After a modest adjustment to 871.6 tons in 2022, amid ongoing adaptations to food legislation and market observation rules, the market volume stabilized at 891.2 tons in 2023. The market remained responsive to core health and sustainability preferences, with online distribution channels for specialized products continuing to expand.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

Switzerland produced 293.0 t of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in 2020, representing an 8.8% increase compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 269.4 t, with the largest decline of 1.8% occurring that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The export market for flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Switzerland showed significant volatility. Exports hit their lowest level in 2018 at 5.0 t, with the largest decline of 65.2% recorded that year. In contrast, exports peaked in 2020 at 164.4 t, marking a dramatic 508.7% increase from 2019. The gap between the highest and lowest export volumes was substantial, with 2020 levels being 33 times higher than those in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Switzerland's exports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in kind, accounting for 77.5% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Export values for flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Switzerland exhibited notable volatility during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 79 K $ US, with the largest decline of 80.3% occurring that year. Exports then rebounded, reaching 376 K $ US in 2020, a 65.6% increase from the prior year. The peak export value was achieved in 2017, creating a 5.1-fold difference between the highest and lowest years. Additionally, the largest increase of 189.4% was observed in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United States, and Turkey were the three largest markets for Switzerland's exports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in value terms, collectively accounting for 68.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Switzerland imported 560.6 t of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in 2020, showing a slight 1.1% increase from 2019. Imports reached their highest level in 2018 at 585.1 t, with the largest increase of 2.8% recorded that year. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 554.3 t, accompanied by the largest decline of 5.3%. Overall, import volumes fluctuated moderately during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Turkey, and the United States were the primary suppliers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Switzerland in kind. Italy led with 49.4% of imports, followed by Turkey at 17.4% and the United States at 7.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 73.9% 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 two years of decline, Switzerland's imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in value terms showed a recovery. Imports reached 5 543 K $ US in 2020, marking a solid 16.8% increase from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 745 K $ US, with the largest decline of 3.7% occurring that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 8.6%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Turkey, and Germany remained the key markets for Switzerland's imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in value terms. Italy accounted for 38.4% of imports, Turkey for 16.7%, and Germany for 12.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 67.4% of total import flows.

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

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