Triticale market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Swiss triticale production showed modest fluctuations, maintaining levels near 47 000 t. The organic segment's market share surpassed 10% in 2019, and 300 farms transitioned to organic methods in 2020, supporting demand for organic triticale. During this period, triticale was primarily grown as feed grain, though breeding projects like Triticale+ and the niche variety Tripanem aimed to establish it for human consumption.

Production dropped sharply to 37 747 t in 2021 due to weather-related yield losses for both feed and bread grains, which also led to increased imports. Border protection for cereals was reduced amid high global wheat prices, affecting market conditions. A partial recovery to 42 854 t followed in 2022, but market tensions persisted, prompting Swiss Granum to request higher import quotas as the existing border-mechanism proved unsuitable for volatile markets.

By 2023, output declined again to 36 100 t. Ongoing variety trials and field days continued to evaluate triticale's agronomic traits, and it remained valued in organic farming for its low fertilizer needs and weed suppression. In 2024, triticale was identified as a Future Food for sustainable nutrition, yet a 19.2% decrease in planted area was expected, signaling ongoing adjustments in the sector.

Production triticale in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Switzerland ranked as the 23rd largest producer of triticale during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of triticale, 2017-2020

World map of production of triticale, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, Switzerland's triticale production volume rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 46 872 tonnes of triticale, marking a modest increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 46 260 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 7.9% decrease.

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

Exports triticale from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The market performance for triticale exports from Switzerland showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 0.0 tonnes, reflecting a sharp contraction of 99.8% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2017, with a 460-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the trough in 2020. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, when exports surged by 3 270.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lithuania was the dominant destination for Switzerland's triticale exports in kind, accounting for 97.2% of the total export flows.

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 value of triticale exports from Switzerland experienced notable volatility over the observed period. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a 1 518-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of triticale from Switzerland amounted to 0.0 thousand US dollars, indicating a dramatic fall of 99.9% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 108.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, Switzerland's triticale exports in value terms were primarily directed towards Lithuania and Croatia, which together accounted for 99.7% of the 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 triticale to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

The import market for triticale in Switzerland displayed volatility throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest level in 2019 at 249.4 tonnes and peaked in 2017, showing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland imported a total of {value_last_year} tonnes of triticale, which represents an 82.2% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a drop of 29.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Austria were the leading sources for triticale imports in kind to Switzerland. France contributed 47.9% of imports, Germany accounted for 30.5%, and Austria made up 19.8%, collectively representing 98.3% of the 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, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes in triticale import values, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed out in 2019 at 70.9 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2017, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland's triticale imports totalled 120.6 thousand US dollars, which is 70.1% higher than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 56.5%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the primary sources for triticale imports in value terms to Switzerland were France, Austria, and Germany. France held a 40.6% share, Austria accounted for 35.3%, and Germany represented 21.8%, together making up 97.7% of the 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