Austria: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Austria

For the third year in a row, the Austrian matches market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -3.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a moderate expansion. Matches consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Production in Austria

In value terms, matches production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 493% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, overseas shipments of matches were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for matches exports from Austria, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, matches exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), sixfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+43.0% per year) and Italy (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for matches exports from Austria, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -25.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+46.3% per year) and Switzerland (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average matches export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Matches Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of matches decreased by -5.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of matches to Austria, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, matches imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden stood at -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.4% per year) and Hungary (-8.3% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of matches to Austria, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden amounted to -3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.6% per year) and Hungary (-11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average matches import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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