Switzerland: Concrete Reinforcing Bar Market 2025

Concrete Reinforcing Bar Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss concrete reinforcing bar market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.4%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Reinforcing Bar Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of concrete reinforcing bars increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, concrete reinforcing bar exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of concrete reinforcing bar exports from Switzerland, together comprising 83% of total exports. Austria lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for concrete reinforcing bars exports from Switzerland, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.7% per year) and Italy (-1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average concrete reinforcing bar export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, concrete reinforcing bar export price increased by +64.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Austria ($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 France (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Concrete Reinforcing Bar Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of concrete reinforcing bars decreased by -9.1% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete reinforcing bar imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest concrete reinforcing bar supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, concrete reinforcing bar imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.5% per year) and France (-15.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of concrete reinforcing bars to Switzerland, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +16.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-12.0% per year) and Poland (+15.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average concrete reinforcing bar import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, concrete reinforcing bar import price increased by +77.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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