Switzerland: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Switzerland

The Swiss market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 49% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Switzerland

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 31%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Switzerland shrank remarkably to X tons, declining by -45.9% against 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Switzerland, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+3.1% per year) and Italy (+14.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 87% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +50.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, surging by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+29.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses were imported into Switzerland; increasing by 11% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 94%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Switzerland, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+8.5% per year) and China (+10.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Switzerland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+16.8% per year) and Japan (+0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -27.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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