Switzerland: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss common pottery market increased by 4.3% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of common pottery exported from Switzerland contracted to X tons, which is down by -12.3% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common pottery exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for common pottery exports from Switzerland, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, common pottery exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cameroon (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.9% per year) and Cameroon (-14.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for common pottery exports from Switzerland, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.6% per year) and Poland (+45.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average common pottery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, common pottery export price increased by +95.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 39% 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 years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Austria (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of common pottery imported into Switzerland shrank slightly to X tons, flattening at 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +70.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest common pottery supplier to Switzerland, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, common pottery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), threefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+15.5% per year) and Romania (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Switzerland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.4% per year) and Portugal (+18.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common pottery import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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