Switzerland: Computing Machinery Market 2024

Computing Machinery Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss computing machinery market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Computing Machinery Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Computing machinery exports from Switzerland expanded modestly to X tons in 2021, growing by 3% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, computing machinery exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of computing machinery exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 94% of total exports. China, France, the UK, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +23.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for computing machinery exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports. The UK, France, China, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +17.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average computing machinery export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Computing Machinery Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, imports of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof into Switzerland surged to X tons, with an increase of 75% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, computing machinery imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest computing machinery supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, computing machinery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ireland (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.3% per year) and Ireland (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof to Switzerland, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.9% per year) and Ireland (+3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average computing machinery import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -37.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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