Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss market for wheat bran, sharps and residues began the observed period in 2018 with a volume of 178 thousand tons, followed by a period of relative stability through 2019. A pronounced contraction then emerged, with the market size falling to 166.1 thousand tons in 2020 and further to 160.7 thousand tons in 2021, marking a significant reduction in overall consumption.

A robust recovery lifted the market to 182.1 thousand tons in 2022, establishing a high point for the six-year span. This expansion proved temporary, as volume receded to 173.4 thousand tons in 2023. The overall trajectory from 2018 to 2023 was characterized by volatility, culminating in a market size lower than its starting level.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

World map of production of wheat bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

Switzerland's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 157.6 thousand tonnes, marking a 5.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.6%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 99 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 1 348 tonnes in 2020—a dramatic 13.6-fold increase. This 2020 figure represents a sharp rise of 1 258.0% from 2019. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018, with a decline of 56.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Austria together accounted for 82.0% of Switzerland's total exports in kind, while the remaining exports were distributed across various other markets.

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

Switzerland's export value of wheat bran, sharps, and residues has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 383 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 42.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports grew by 47.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 220 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria and Romania dominated Switzerland's export value for wheat bran, sharps, and residues, jointly making up 90.0% of total flows, with other countries holding significantly smaller 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 wheat bran, sharps and residues to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed notable volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, resulting in a 4.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland imported 9 855 tonnes of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, a significant decline of 22.1% from 2019. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 12 656 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 182.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Switzerland's imports in kind of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, accounting for 99.0% 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

Market performance showed clear fluctuations during this period. Import values bottomed out in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.3-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Switzerland imported wheat bran, sharps, and residues valued at 1 999 thousand US dollars, down 20.5% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 999 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 195.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany effectively dominated Switzerland's import value for wheat bran, sharps, and residues, capturing 96.1% 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