Turkey meat and offal market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss turkey meat market volume declined from 8 348 t in 2018 to 7 590 t in 2023, representing a 9% contraction over the period. Market size showed some volatility, with a temporary increase to 8 462 t in 2020 followed by sharper declines in the subsequent years.

Domestic turkey production rose from 1 932 t in 2018 to a peak of 2 203 t in 2021, before easing to 2 153 t in 2023. Imports, which make up the bulk of supply, fell steadily from 6 425 t in 2018 to 5 437 t in 2023, except for a brief uptick in 2020. This drop in imports was the primary driver behind the overall market shrinkage.

In 2024, turkey imports increased to 5 529 t, suggesting a potential shift in trend. Industry reports indicate that poultry supply in Switzerland grew by 9.1% in 2024, largely due to higher imports as domestic production contracted. The meat industry association Proviande warned of the risk of meat production shifting abroad because of declining local output.

Production turkey meat and offal in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of turkey meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of turkey meat and offal, 2017-2020

Turkey meat and offal production in Switzerland has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Switzerland produced 2 127 tonnes of turkey meat and offal, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 932 tonnes, marking a decline of 0.6% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 9.5%.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 tonnes, which is 99.1% lower than the previous year. In contrast, the highest volume was reached in 2018 at 9 tonnes, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 114 times. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with exports surging by 224.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was highly concentrated, with Germany alone accounting for 92.3% of total 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 market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, with cross-border shipments of turkey meat and offal from Switzerland totaling 1 000 US dollars, which is 96.6% less than in 2018. The peak occurred in 2018 at 44 000 US dollars, showing a 29-fold variation between these years. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 207.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and France together formed the main group of buyers for turkey meat and offal from Switzerland, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, turkey meat and offal imports into Switzerland have increased. In 2020, Switzerland imported 6 335 tonnes of turkey meat and offal, equivalent to a 2.0% increase over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 31.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 213 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with imports falling by 30.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary (27.3% of imports in kind), Germany (23.9% of imports in kind), and Brazil (17.3% of imports in kind) were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of turkey meat and offal imports to Switzerland, with a combined share of 68.5% of total 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

After a two-year decline, turkey meat and offal imports into Switzerland have increased. In 2020, the import volume reached 43 271 000 US dollars, showing a small advance of 2.0% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 42 415 000 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with imports dropping by 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (27.7% of imports in value terms), Hungary (27.1% of imports in value terms), and France (16.2% of imports in value terms) consistently remained the main destinations for imports in value terms, together accounting for 71.0% of total flows.

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

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