Switzerland: Antibiotic Market 2024

Antibiotic Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss antibiotic market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 53% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight slump. Antibiotic consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Antibiotic Production in Switzerland

In value terms, antibiotic production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 722% against the previous year. Antibiotic production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Antibiotic Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of antibiotics decreased by -28.8% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, antibiotic exports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. 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

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of antibiotic exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +140.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for antibiotic exported from Switzerland worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +122.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average antibiotic export price stood at $X per kg in 2021, dropping by -23.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Antibiotic Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of antibiotics imported into Switzerland shrank to X tons, dropping by -12.1% against 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 75%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antibiotic imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest antibiotic supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, antibiotic imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), fourfold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at -15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-15.7% per year) and Denmark (-6.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of antibiotics to Switzerland, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+19.8% per year) and Bulgaria (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average antibiotic import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+37.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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