Switzerland: Transportation Vehicle Body Market 2025

Transportation Vehicle Body Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss transportation vehicle body market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +6.2% against 2020 indices. Transportation vehicle body consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Transportation Vehicle Body Production in Switzerland

In value terms, transportation vehicle body production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 65% against the previous year. Transportation vehicle body production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Transportation Vehicle Body Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of bodies for motor vehicles for the transporting people decreased by -42% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, transportation vehicle body exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 373% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units), the United States (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of transportation vehicle body exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 82% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for bodies for motor vehicles for the transporting people exports from Switzerland, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +67.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+14.2% per year) and Germany (-19.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average transportation vehicle body export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 91% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 858% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+57.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Transportation Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in overseas purchases of bodies for motor vehicles for the transporting people, which increased by 26% to X units in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, transportation vehicle body imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Italy (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of transportation vehicle body imports to Switzerland, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, Belgium, Mexico, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +54.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bodies for motor vehicles for the transporting people to Switzerland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +16.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+18.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average transportation vehicle body import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -20.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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