Switzerland: Market for Wood Chips And Particles 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips And Particles in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss wood chips and particles market increased by 9.4% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +43.1% against 2019 indices. Wood chips and particles consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Chips And Particles in Switzerland

In value terms, wood chips and particles production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips And Particles

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood chips and particles was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a notable expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood chips and particles exports from Switzerland, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, wood chips and particles exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X cubic meters), sixfold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-14.2% per year) and Austria (-27.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wood chips and particles exports from Switzerland, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-11.2% per year) and Austria (-29.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood chips and particles export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 76% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Chips And Particles

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood chips and particles increased by 21% to X cubic meters, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +75.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood chips and particles imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +80.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood chips and particles imports to Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +5.8%).

In value terms, Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest wood chips and particles suppliers to Switzerland.

France, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood chips and particles import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 34% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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