Switzerland: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Switzerland

The Swiss market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather fell modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Switzerland

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports from Switzerland

Exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Switzerland shrank to X square meters in 2022, which is down by -8% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 43%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and South Korea (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Switzerland, together accounting for 62% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +68.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chamois leather and combination chamois leather exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 46% of total exports. South Korea, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), India, Mexico, Italy, Hong Kong SAR and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +67.6%, saw 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 chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, shrinking by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 116%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+32.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -31.2% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Switzerland, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X square meters), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +60.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-26.2% per year) and France (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) were the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Turkey, Germany, Poland and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

India, with a CAGR of +26,760.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather amounted to $X per square meter, with a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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 Poland ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+113.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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