Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss market for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat contracted from 11 764 t in 2018 to 10 575 t in 2023, a reduction of approximately 10% over the six-year period. The market reached its peak volume at the start of the interval and recorded its lowest level by the end, indicating a persistent downward trend in domestic availability. Annual fluctuations occurred, with the most pronounced single-year decline taking place in 2019.

Production volumes showed variability, starting at 11 845 t and closing the period at 11 256 t. A defining feature of the market was the substantial growth in export activity, with shipments rising from 105 t to 696 t between 2018 and 2023. This expansion in exports coincided with the overall reduction in domestic market size, particularly evident from 2021 onward.

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

Switzerland's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat increased after two years of decline. In 2020, production reached 11 491 tonnes, marking a slight gain of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 11 329 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.4% during this period.

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

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Exports varied significantly, with a 7.3-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Switzerland's exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat stood at 126.7 tonnes, down by 42.1% year-on-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 104.5 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 86.3%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 109.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Russia were the dominant destinations for Switzerland's exports in kind, jointly accounting for 87.1% of total flows, while the remaining share went to other markets.

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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated 4.8-fold between the high in 2017 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Switzerland's exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat amounted to 182.9 thousand US dollars, down by 41.9% year-on-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 79.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 71.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Switzerland's exports in value terms were Germany, with 47.0% of exports, Russia at 26.6%, and Singapore with 11.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.0% of total export flows of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat.

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

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

Imports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of contraction, Switzerland's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat increased. In 2020, imports totalled 15.8 tonnes, representing a rise of 43.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 53.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 53.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Switzerland were Italy, with 44.5% of imports in kind, Hungary at 16.3%, and Germany with 12.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 73.5% 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 pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from abroad increased. In 2020, imports were recorded at 113.7 thousand US dollars, showing an abrupt advance of 29.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 52.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 88.0 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 61.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy played a leading role in Switzerland's imports in value terms of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, accounting for 70.6% of total flows, with the remainder distributed across other partners.

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

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