Cereals n.e.c. production in Switzerland
In 2024 Switzerland produced 543 t of cereals n.e.c., the 57th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 126%. The record was 827 t in 2008. Area harvested: 210 ha, yield 2.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 543 t
- World rank
- 57 of 60
- 10-year change
- +126%
- Record
- 827 t
- 2008
Cereals n.e.c. in Switzerland, 2006–2024 (tonnes)
Switzerland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.6
- world 1.7 (+53%)
- kg per person
- 0.06
- world 0.98
- 10-year change
- +126%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Portugal | 720 | 0.01% |
| 56 | Luxembourg | 660 | 0.01% |
| 57 | Switzerland | 543 | 0.01% |
| 58 | Taiwan | 404 | 0.01% |
| 59 | Greece | 340 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of cereals n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Switzerland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 543 | −18% | 210 | 2.59 |
| 2023 | 659 | +5.6% | 201 | 3.28 |
| 2022 | 624 | +8.5% | 194 | 3.22 |
| 2021 | 575 | −30% | 184 | 3.13 |
| 2020 | 825 | +2.5% | 197 | 4.19 |
| 2019 | 805 | +825% | 207 | 3.89 |
| 2018 | 87 | −9.4% | 41 | 2.12 |
| 2017 | 96 | +17% | 50 | 1.92 |
| 2016 | 82 | −57% | 43 | 1.91 |
| 2015 | 189 | −21% | 82 | 2.30 |
| 2014 | 240 | −12% | 92 | 2.61 |
| 2013 | 274 | −21% | 96 | 2.85 |
| 2012 | 345 | −11% | 107 | 3.22 |
| 2011 | 387 | −7.4% | 114 | 3.39 |
| 2010 | 418 | +3.5% | 116 | 3.60 |
| 2009 | 404 | −51% | 114 | 3.54 |
| 2008 | 827 | +3.8% | 210 | 3.94 |
| 2007 | 797 | +33% | 205 | 3.89 |
| 2006 | 600 | — | 161 | 3.73 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 17 t USD 226,000
- Exporter rank
- 52 of 79
- Imports
- 510 t USD 2.2 m
- Importer rank
- 26 of 124
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cereals n.e.c. in Switzerland?
Switzerland produced 543 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Switzerland rank in the world for production of cereals n.e.c.?
Switzerland ranked 57th of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Ethiopia with 72.3% of the world total.
How has the production of cereals n.e.c. in Switzerland changed?
It rose by 126% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. The record was 827 t in 2008.
What is the yield of cereals n.e.c. in Switzerland?
2.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (543 t from 210 ha), against a world average of 1.7 t/ha.
Does Switzerland export or import cereals n.e.c.?
In 2024 Switzerland reported exports of 17 t (USD 226,000) and imports of 510 t (USD 2.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

