Sheep; Live Price in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Sheep; Live Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Sheep; Live Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Sheep; Live Imports in Switzerland
4. Sheep; Live Exports in Switzerland

Sheep; Live Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average sheep; live import price stood at $455 per unit in 2022, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $467 per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($527 per unit), while the price for Germany ($318 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheep; Live Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sheep; live export price amounted to $1,157 per unit, surging by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 938%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($10,871 per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($105 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+53.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheep; Live Imports in Switzerland

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of sheep; live decreased by -0.4% to 529 units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 531 units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, sheep; live imports dropped slightly to $241K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $248K, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Sheep; Live to Switzerland in 2022:

1. France (273.0 units)
2. Germany (119.0 units)
3. Ireland (81.0 units)
4. Austria (30.0 units)
5. Belgium (26.0 units)

Sheep; Live Exports in Switzerland

Sheep; live exports from Switzerland surged to 32 units in 2022, with an increase of 78% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 143%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 51 units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep; live exports skyrocketed to $37K in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 266%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Sheep; Live from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Italy (24.0 units)
2. Germany (5.0 units)
3. United Kingdom (2.0 units)
4. Netherlands (1.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform