Switzerland: Cheese exports increasing in 2020

Published 2021년 2월 2일

Tridge summary

In 2020, Swiss cheese exports experienced a 1.6% increase in volume and a 3.9% increase in value, despite the challenges of COVID-19. The total exported cheese, processed cheese, and cheese ready for use reached 77,124 t, valued at 693.8 million francs. The average export price per kilogram was 9.19 CHF. Europe, especially Germany, Italy, and France, was the primary market, accounting for over 80% of the export volume. On the other hand, cheese imports into Switzerland rose by 11.7% in volume but only 4.2% in value, due to the import of low-cost cheeses. The majority of imports were from Italy, Germany, and France. The Swiss cheese sector saw a 3.9% revenue increase, reaching 693.8 million francs.

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Original content

Despite increased difficulties by COVID-19, Swiss cheese exports increased in volume by 1.6% in 2020 compared to the previous year. In value, they even increased by + 3.9%. In total, 77,124 t of Swiss cheese (+ 1,246 t) for a value of 693.8 million francs were exported, indicates a joint press release from Switzerland Cheese Marketing SA and TSM Fiduciaire Sàrl, relayed by the Agir agency, on February 2, 2021 (photo illustration Agri). However, the evolution varies from one product category to another. Over the same period, cheese imports increased by 11.7% (+ 7'529 t), or a total of 71'664 t, corresponding to a value of CHF 452.5 million or a growth of only +4, 2%. The trade balance in value closed up + 2.9% compared to 2019, at +240.3 million Swiss francs. Despite the difficult economic conditions linked to the coronavirus pandemic, the export level of 2019, a record year, was once again exceeded, reaching a total of 77,124 t of cheese, processed cheese and cheese ready for use. ...

Source: Agrihebdo