Price for Horses; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Switzerland - 2023

Price for Horses; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for horses; live, pure-bred breeding animalses stood at $54,925 per unit in 2022, increasing by 115% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 310% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Belgium ($10,559 per unit), while the price for Germany ($1,250 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Horses; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for horses; live, pure-bred breeding animalses amounted to $4,025 per unit, which is down by -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 168%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $16,641 per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,386 per unit), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($3.3 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 (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horses; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Switzerland

Horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals imports into Switzerland rose sharply to 186 units in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 206 units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals imports skyrocketed to $10M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Horses; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	2.9	N/A	N/A	3,478	962.5%
Belgium	1,183	988	1,348	2,110	21.3%
Spain	13.6	29.1	16.9	837	294.8%
Netherlands	N/A	N/A	53.1	386	626.9%
France	346	839	432	344	-0.2%
Austria	21.4	37.2	61.6	75.3	52.1%
Germany	839	1,032	1,906	33.1	-66.0%
Italy	176	15.3	18.2	25.5	-47.5%
Others	22.2	92.9	306	2,928	409.0%
Total	2,604	3,035	4,140	10,216	57.7%

Top Suppliers of Horses; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals to Switzerland in 2022:

United Kingdom (1728.0 units)
Spain (309.0 units)
Belgium (200.0 units)
France (149.0 units)
Netherlands (61.0 units)
Austria (44.0 units)
Germany (26.0 units)
Italy (16.0 units)

Exports of Horses; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of horses; live, pure-bred breeding animalses decreased by -26.6% to 271 units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 170% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 369 units in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals exports fell remarkably to $1.1M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 141%. The exports peaked at $1.7M in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Export of Horses; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	335	205	307	298	-3.8%
Belgium	142	1,039	539	238	18.8%
Italy	5.2	58.9	11.6	216	246.3%
France	62.5	101	844	111	21.1%
Portugal	N/A	3.7	N/A	84.6	378.2%
Netherlands	1.3	1.6	2.3	58.2	255.1%
United Kingdom	N/A	80.0	N/A	13.6	-58.8%
Mauritius	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.2	0%
Others	88.3	36.5	37.5	70.9	-7.1%
Total	634	1,526	1,741	1,091	19.8%