The year is considered good in Switzerland for summer fruits

Arboriculture in Switzerland, as in other countries, has encountered some difficulties related to the coronavirus pandemic and in particular labor problems. But this year has been a good year for summer fruits.

 

 

 

Fruit-Union Suisse, the organization of fruit producers and processors, considers 2020 to be a good year. After the mild winter and then favorable spring temperatures, crops were 10 to 14 days ahead. The amount of sunshine this summer was well above average and had a positive impact on the fruit quality, which was excellent. On the other hand, the quantities were in line with the market, hence marketing without major problems.

 

 

 

Apricots: production amounted to 6,044 tonnes. Lower harvest than last year (6765 tonnes) but excellent quality. In 2020, the total consumption of apricots in Switzerland including imports fell by 8% compared to the average of the last 10 years (16,115 tonnes).

 

 

 

Cherries: production amounted to 2033 tonnes and 2530 tonnes of cherries were imported. The total volume sold by trade / retailers is 4564 tonnes, which is equivalent to an average quantity.

 

 

 

Strawberries: production amounted to 7,260 tonnes, an increase of 6%. The share of indigenous production reached 30.5% of total consumption. The strawberry market amounted to 23,783 tonnes, including import. Compared to 2019, the market volume increased by 1%.

 

 

 

Raspberries: production rose to 2,255 tonnes, an increase of 14%. The raspberry market amounted to 7,068 tonnes, including import. Compared to 2019, the share of indigenous production reached 31.9% of total consumption.

 

 

 

Blackberries: Production amounted to 663 tonnes, an increase of 28%. The blackberry market amounted to 880 tonnes including import. Compared to 2019, the market volume increased by 10%. The share of indigenous production reached 75.4% of total consumption.

 

 

 

Prunes: 4,399 tonnes (2,855 tonnes in 2019)

 

Blueberries: 649 tonnes (561 tonnes in 2019).