Starch-manufacture residues market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Swiss market for starch-manufacture residues experienced significant volatility. The market volume started at 60.8 thousand t in 2018 but fell to 49.2 thousand t in 2019. It stabilized at 49.6 thousand t in 2020, a period marked by global supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic which affected commodity prices and logistics.

A strong recovery followed, with the market volume rising to 60.2 thousand t in 2021 and remaining high at 60.8 thousand t in 2022. This resurgence was primarily driven by the parliamentary decision in 2021 to abolish industrial tariffs, a measure designed to strengthen Switzerland's economic standing by reducing import costs and making the market more attractive for international commodity traders. Record profits for Swiss commodity traders in 2022, resulting from market distortions caused by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, further supported sustained import activity.

In 2023, the market volume declined to 45.4 thousand t. Throughout this period, Switzerland maintained a high recycling rate of 52%, and the ongoing preparation for the full removal of industrial tariffs, scheduled for 2024, continued to shape the market environment.

Production starch-manufacture residues in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

World map of production of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

Switzerland's production of starch-manufacture residues has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 332.6 tonnes, marking a significant year-over-year rise of 20.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 27.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 248.2 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.1%.

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

Exports starch-manufacture residues from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

Switzerland's exports of starch-manufacture residues have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 191 tonnes, up 37.0% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports overall decreased by 25.9%, with an average annual decline of 9.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 118 tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 53.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the dominant market for Switzerland's exports in kind, accounting for 87.4% of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

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 showed considerable volatility during these years. Export values peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 21-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Switzerland exported 79 thousand US dollars worth of starch-manufacture residues, a substantial increase of 277.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 21 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 88.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands strongly dominated Switzerland's export value structure, holding a 70.6% share of total flows, while other partners had relatively minor shares.

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

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

Imports starch-manufacture residues to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Switzerland imported approximately 49 416 tonnes of starch-manufacture residues in 2020, showing a slight year-over-year increase of 0.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 4.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 60 640 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 28.0%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source for Switzerland's imports in kind, accounting for 71.6% of total flows, with other destinations contributing relatively small amounts.

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

In 2020, Switzerland's imports of starch-manufacture residues amounted to 33 734 thousand US dollars, up 4.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 0.7%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 32 177 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 23.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 41 894 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 26.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, China played a key role in Switzerland's import value structure for starch-manufacture residues, holding a 70.6% share of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among 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