Rapeseed oilcake market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the Swiss rapeseed oilcake market volume grew by 33% to 109.6 thousand tons. This surge was supported by a shift in animal feed demand: a poor Argentine soybean harvest in spring 2018 raised prices for soybean meal, making rapeseed oilcake a more attractive alternative. Concurrently, the development of high-oleic, low-linolenic (HOLL) rapeseed varieties adapted to Swiss climatic conditions improved domestic crop competitiveness and contributed to a 50% increase in local production.

Market growth continued through the early 2020s, with volume reaching 145.4 thousand tons by 2022. After a stable 2020 at 110.0 thousand tons, consumption climbed to 130.4 thousand tons in 2021 and further in 2022. Domestic production fluctuated during this period, falling to 46.7 thousand tons in 2021 before recovering to 55.1 thousand tons in 2022, while imports rose steadily to meet demand.

In 2023, market volume expanded to 152.3 thousand tons despite a drop in domestic output to 51.4 thousand tons, as imports reached 100.9 thousand tons. Price pressure from declining global rapeseed prices and insufficient domestic rapeseed acreage to cover needs led to greater reliance on imports. By 2024, imports grew further to 121.1 thousand tons, influenced by a smaller Swiss rapeseed harvest, the war in Ukraine disrupting European supply, and EU biofuel regulations affecting international trade dynamics.

Production rapeseed oilcake in Switzerland

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Top producers of rapeseed oilcake, 2017-2020

World map of production of rapeseed oilcake, 2017-2020

Switzerland's rapeseed oilcake production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 48,500 tons, marking a gradual 5.9% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 49.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 14.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 30,366 tons, when output declined by 6.6%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with production surging by 50.8%.

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

Exports rapeseed oilcake from Switzerland

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The market for rapeseed oilcake exports from Switzerland showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a staggering 154,683-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Switzerland exported 50 tons of rapeseed oilcake, representing a dramatic 99.4% increase from the previous year. The smallest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tons, which marked a 100.0% decline. The most substantial growth occurred in 2019, with exports skyrocketing by 1,255,900.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany served as the primary destination for Switzerland's rapeseed oilcake exports, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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 market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export values hit their lowest point in 2018 and reached their peak in 2020, with a remarkable 10,641-fold variation between these extremes. In 2020, the value of rapeseed oilcake exports from Switzerland amounted to 22,000 US dollars, reflecting a substantial 192.5% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, representing a 99.9% decline. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with export values surging by 363,661.0%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Germany remained Switzerland's key trading partner for rapeseed oilcake exports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% 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 rapeseed oilcake to Switzerland

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In 2020, Switzerland imported 61,512 tons of rapeseed oilcake, showing a modest 3.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 52,061 tons, which represented an 8.9% decline. Imports peaked in 2019 at 63,842 tons, marking a 22.6% increase.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the main source of rapeseed oilcake imports to Switzerland, accounting for 82.6% of total import volumes. Other countries contributed smaller shares to Switzerland's import portfolio.

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 rapeseed oilcake imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import values reached 18,646,000 US dollars, up by 1.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 27.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany continued to be the leading supplier of rapeseed oilcake to Switzerland in value terms, accounting for 80.3% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

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

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