Switzerland: Wood Barrel Market 2025

Wood Barrel Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, wood barrel exports from Switzerland contracted notably to X units, reducing by -41.9% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 108%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood barrel exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Italy (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of wood barrel exports from Switzerland, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Spain, Austria and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +49.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for wood barrel exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 78% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the United States and Austria, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +50.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood barrel export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wood Barrel Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, wood barrel imports into Switzerland rose notably to X units, increasing by 12% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood barrel imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wood barrel to Switzerland, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, wood barrel imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.6% per year) and Italy (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood to Switzerland, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.7% per year) and Germany (+9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood barrel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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