Treenuts market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss treenuts market volume expanded from 34 324 t in 2018 to a peak of 36 966 t in 2022, representing steady growth over four years. This trend reversed in 2023 when volume contracted to 35 278 t. In value terms, the market displayed greater volatility, starting at 273.0 M $ US in 2018, reaching 287.6 M $ US in 2020, and declining to 250.8 M $ US by 2023.

Domestic production gradually decreased from 2 628 t in 2018 to 2 432 t in 2023. Imports, which form the majority of supply, increased until 2022, supporting the overall market growth, but their decline in 2023 contributed to the lower market volume that year.

By 2024, the broader organic food market in Switzerland remained stable with a 12.3% retail share, reflecting sustained consumer demand for organic products, including treenuts. The ongoing expansion of online commerce in the country also continued to influence food distribution channels.

Production treenuts in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

In 2020, Switzerland produced 2 483 tons of treenuts, marking a 5.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.4%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, with a modest rise of 0.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Treenuts production in Switzerland saw growth for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 23 432 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 4.1% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 21 166 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase at 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports treenuts from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

Switzerland's treenuts export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 816 tons, a 15.3% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 32.8%, averaging an annual decline of 12.4%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 1 293 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 6.5%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 25.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Turkey, and Italy remained the primary buyers of treenuts from Switzerland. Germany accounted for 34.1% of exports in kind, Turkey for 24.4%, and Italy for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 69.3% of total exports in kind.

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, M $ US

Treenuts exports in Switzerland declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 7.7 million US dollars, a decrease of 6.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 24.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.0%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 21.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Turkey, and Italy continued to be the leading destinations for treenuts exports from Switzerland in value terms. Germany held a 38.3% share, Turkey 19.0%, and Italy 12.9%. Combined, these three countries made up 70.2% 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 treenuts to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Switzerland's imports of foreign treenuts amounted to 34 149 tons, reflecting a measured increase of 3.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 7%, averaging an annual rise of 2.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a slight decrease of 0.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey, the United States, and Spain were the key partners for Switzerland's treenuts imports in kind. Turkey accounted for 25.7% of imports, the United States for 24.2%, and Spain for 9.7%. Together, these three countries represented 59.5% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Switzerland's treenuts import volume was recorded at 271.9 million US dollars, up by 9.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 248.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Turkey, and Italy formed the main group of destinations for treenuts imports to Switzerland in value terms. The United States accounted for 22.6% of imports, Turkey for 22.0%, and Italy for 11.3%. Together, these three countries made up 55.9% 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