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In-shell walnuts market in Switzerland

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss in-shell walnut market volume contracted from 3,465 tons in 2018 to 3,015 tons in 2022, a reduction of 13% over four years. This downward trend was interrupted in 2023 when the market grew by 5.8% to reach 3,191 tons.

The market structure is characterized by domestic production and imports from France and California. Consumer preference for natural, unprocessed in-shell walnuts, driven by their longer shelf life and kernel protection, supports demand. Global supply factors, such as water shortages in California, influence availability and pricing for imported walnuts.

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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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 in-shell walnuts in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Switzerland's in-shell walnut production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 218 tonnes, marking a modest 6.4% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	(3.3%)	(6.4%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell walnuts from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

Switzerland's exports of in-shell walnuts have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 17 tonnes, showing a significant advance of 293.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 8 467.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 340.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	216.1%	589.0%	293.4%	340.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France dominated the geographical structure of Switzerland's in-shell walnut exports in kind, accounting for 93.5% of total 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, K $ US

Switzerland's in-shell walnut exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totalled 67 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp uptick of 296.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 2 771%, with a compound annual growth rate of 206.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.7%	485.4%	296.4%	206.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Switzerland's in-shell walnut exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with France alone accounting for 90.1% of total 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 in-shell walnuts to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Switzerland's imports of in-shell walnuts increased. In 2020, imports totalled 1 129 tonnes, up by 13.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 998 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	(1.6%)	13.1%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Switzerland's imports of in-shell walnuts in kind were heavily focused on France, which accounted for 97.3% of total flows.

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

Following a two-year fall, Switzerland's imports of in-shell walnuts increased. In 2020, import volume amounted to 4 271 thousand US dollars, representing a 12.2% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 806 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2018 at 20.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.0%)	(15.5%)	12.2%	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, virtually all of Switzerland's imports of in-shell walnuts in value terms were associated with France, whose share reached 96.5% of total flows.

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