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Wheat gluten market in Switzerland

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wheat gluten market in Switzerland contracted from 4,527 t in 2018 to 3,138 t in 2020. This decline was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which disrupted supply chains and altered industrial demand. The market rebounded sharply in 2021, reaching 4,315 t, supported by the global trend toward plant-based protein diets that increased demand for wheat gluten as a food ingredient.

Market volume continued to grow to 4,572 t in 2022, aided by stable wet gluten content in Swiss wheat from the previous harvest, which ensured reliable raw material quality for import and production. In 2023, the market size fell to 3,637 t, reflecting a domestic contraction despite broader international growth in wheat gluten consumption.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Switzerland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheat gluten in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wheat gluten, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat gluten, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Switzerland produced 122.0 t of wheat gluten, marking a slight increase of 2.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.7%, while the smallest change was recorded in 2019 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	(0.0%)	2.6%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat gluten from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.0 t, with the largest decline that year at 99.9%. In contrast, exports peaked in 2020 at 51 t, representing a dramatic year-over-year increase of 177,077.9%. The variation between these years was 1,772-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.8%)	(99.9%)	177 077.9%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Poland, and Norway were the top contributors to Switzerland's wheat gluten exports in kind. France accounted for 37.4% of exports, Poland for 37.3%, and Norway for 19.9%. Together, these three countries made up 94.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2019 at 1 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 99.4%. In 2020, Switzerland's wheat gluten exports amounted to 79 K $ US, showing a significant uptick of 11,483.5% from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2017, resulting in a 204-fold variation over the period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	(99.4%)	11 483.5%	(17.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, France, and Poland accounted for the largest share of Switzerland's wheat gluten exports in value terms. Norway contributed 46.9%, France 25.5%, and Poland 18.6%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 91.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat gluten to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Switzerland's wheat gluten import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3,067 t, reflecting a drop of 14.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 31.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	(19.1%)	(14.5%)	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Belgium were the key sources for Switzerland's wheat gluten imports in kind. France accounted for 39.1% of imports, Germany for 28.9%, and Belgium for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 78.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Switzerland's wheat gluten imports amounted to 6,592 K $ US, indicating an increase of 10.8% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5,948 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 24.7%. The maximum value occurred in 2018 at 7,901 K $ US. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	(24.7%)	10.8%	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Belgium were the main suppliers of wheat gluten to Switzerland in value terms. Germany accounted for 34.2% of imports, France for 33.7%, and Belgium for 9.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 76.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io