Switzerland: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Switzerland

The Swiss non-refractory clay roofing tiles market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8.4%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Switzerland

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Non-refractory clay roofing tiles production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay roofing tiles increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Switzerland, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Norway (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+150.2% per year) and Norway (+317.7% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Denmark ($X) and Norway ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +464.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports into Switzerland dropped modestly to X tons, which is down by -3.3% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8.8%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplier to Switzerland, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.4% per year) and France (-7.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Switzerland, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-6.3% per year) and Austria (+7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.5%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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