Switzerland: Aircraft Launching Gear Market 2024

Aircraft Launching Gear Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss aircraft launching gear market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Aircraft launching gear consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aircraft Launching Gear Production in Switzerland

In value terms, aircraft launching gear production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -37.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Aircraft Launching Gear Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Aircraft launching gear exports from Switzerland declined dramatically to X kg in 2021, with a decrease of -97.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,542% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, aircraft launching gear exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 917%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for aircraft launching gear exports from Switzerland, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States (X kg), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +2.3%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof exports from Switzerland, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +5.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aircraft launching gear export price amounted to $X per kg, picking up by 6,441% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per kg.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+27.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aircraft Launching Gear Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof decreased by -35.7% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,702% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aircraft launching gear imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,342% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of aircraft launching gear to Switzerland, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, aircraft launching gear imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at -36.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+26.0% per year) and the UK (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof to Switzerland, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 4% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at -34.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+5.2% per year) and the UK (-14.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aircraft launching gear import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -17.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 482%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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