The forecast for the import of dried apricots to Switzerland shows a slight downward trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at 5.5158 million USD in 2024 and decreasing to 5.3165 million USD by 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent decrease, with the value dropping by approximately 0.9% annually. This trend indicates a gradual but steady decline in the imports of dried apricots over the next five years.
For 2023, the actual import value stood at 5.593 million USD, which means there is a noticeable decline expected in 2024. Analyzing the last two years, the decline rate is noticeable. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 averages at -0.9%, reinforcing a mild but continuous decline.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from changes in consumer preferences towards fresh or alternative dried fruits, fluctuations in global supply chains, and economic changes that might affect Switzerland's import capabilities and pricing dynamics in the dried fruit market.
