Switzerland: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in Switzerland

The Swiss market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced rose sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by 80% to X square meters, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 229%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Switzerland, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X square meters), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+20.5% per year) and Austria (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exports from Switzerland, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+19.0% per year) and Austria (+2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, waning by -59.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 74%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by 3.6% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 6.8% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X square meters) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X square meters), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+218.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+26.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Switzerland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+212.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+27.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X per square meter in 2021, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per square meter), while the price for Spain ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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