Switzerland: Table-Tennis Equipment Market 2024

Table-Tennis Equipment Market Size in Switzerland

After five years of growth, the Swiss table-tennis equipment market decreased by -16.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +50.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Table-Tennis Equipment Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of articles and equipment for table-tennis exported from Switzerland fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -78.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 423% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table-tennis equipment exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 375% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for table-tennis equipment exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, table-tennis equipment exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X kg), eightfold. Italy (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+20.0% per year) and Italy (-11.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Iraq ($X) were the largest markets for table-tennis equipment exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 94% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded 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 table-tennis equipment export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 66% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 203%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+31.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table-Tennis Equipment Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of articles and equipment for table-tennis, when their volume decreased by -18.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +32.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, table-tennis equipment imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +51.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of table-tennis equipment imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +139.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest table-tennis equipment suppliers to Switzerland were China ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, which accounted for a further 13%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +116.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average table-tennis equipment import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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