Switzerland: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Switzerland

The Swiss market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Switzerland

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 35%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exported from Switzerland expanded notably to X tons, picking up by 9.3% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from Switzerland, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria totaled +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-9.5% per year) and the United States (+4.5% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exports from Switzerland, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-7.3% per year) and the United States (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports into Switzerland

Imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos into Switzerland dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -4.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-1.7% per year) and Italy (-4.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Switzerland, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+22.4% per year) and South Africa (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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