Switzerland: Market for Copper Tubes And Pipes 2025

Market Size for Copper Tubes And Pipes in Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Swiss copper tube and pipe market, when its value increased by 36% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Copper Tubes And Pipes

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of copper tubes and pipes, when their volume increased by 7.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper tube and pipe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of copper tube and pipe exports from Switzerland, with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Italy, Romania, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +163.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for copper tubes and pipes exports from Switzerland, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland amounted to +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+3.0% per year) and Germany (-20.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper tube and pipe export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, copper tube and pipe export price decreased by -0.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, 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 Chile (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Tubes And Pipes

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of copper tubes and pipes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper tube and pipe imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of copper tube and pipe to Switzerland, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, copper tube and pipe imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.3% per year) and Austria (-5.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper tubes and pipes to Switzerland, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.5% per year) and Austria (-4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average copper tube and pipe import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -13.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, copper tube and pipe import price increased by +47.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform