Switzerland: Market for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Switzerland

After two years of growth, the Swiss market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass decreased by -3.9% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, posted a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Switzerland

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production declined remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 157%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X units of bottles, jars and other containers of glass were exported from Switzerland; waning by -37.7% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at X units in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of glass bottle, jar and container exports from Switzerland, with a combined 53% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Austria, China, the United States and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +54.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for glass bottle, jar and container exported from Switzerland were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 59% of total exports. Denmark, Germany, the United States, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

China, with a CAGR of +42.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of bottles, jars and other containers of glass imported into Switzerland surged to X units, increasing by 44% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +63.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Austria (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of glass bottle, jar and container imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 70% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +43.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bottles, jars and other containers of glass to Switzerland, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.0% per year) and Italy (+1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -25.2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, glass bottle, jar and container import price decreased by -25.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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