Switzerland: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss corrugated paper box market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Corrugated paper box consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Switzerland

In value terms, corrugated paper box production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Corrugated paper box exports from Switzerland dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by -8.8% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 4.3%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-4.1% per year) and Austria (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Switzerland, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.3% per year) and Austria (-1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard were imported into Switzerland; dropping by -5.6% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +72.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to Switzerland, with a combined 90% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, which accounted for a further 7.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard to Switzerland, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+2.2% per year) and Italy (+6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :