Switzerland: Clasp Knife Market 2024

Clasp Knife Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of decline, the Swiss clasp knife market increased by 4,989% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Clasp Knife Production in Switzerland

In value terms, clasp knife production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 35%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Clasp Knife Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Clasp knife exports from Switzerland contracted rapidly to X units in 2022, declining by -16% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clasp knife exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the United States (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main destinations of clasp knife exports from Switzerland, with a combined 50% share of total exports. France, China, Australia, Chile, the UK, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Arab Emirates and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for clasp knives exports from Switzerland, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-3.5% per year) and Mexico (+2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clasp knife export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -4.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clasp Knife Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of clasp knives increased by 6.8% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +61.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clasp knife imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +104.5% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of clasp knife imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clasp knives to Switzerland, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.2% per year) and the United States (+5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average clasp knife import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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