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Switzerland: Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2025

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss cotton sewing thread market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -8.8% 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). In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of cotton sewing thread exported from Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 66% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 210%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X kg), Germany (X kg) and the Czech Republic (X kg) were the main destinations of cotton sewing thread exports from Switzerland, together comprising 87% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +261.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton sewing thread exported from Switzerland were Portugal ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 73% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +266.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton sewing thread export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -11.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 131%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Portugal (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of cotton sewing thread increased by 2.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 175% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 104%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cotton sewing thread to Switzerland, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton sewing thread imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+13.9% per year) and Italy (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest cotton sewing thread suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +20.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 132% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cotton sewing thread in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cotton sewing thread consumption in 2020 were China, Turkey and Pakistan, with a combined 32% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by the U.S., India, Japan, Guatemala, Brazil, Nigeria, Indonesia, Germany, France and the UK, which together accounted for a further 36%.

What are the largest producers of cotton sewing thread in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cotton sewing thread production in 2020 were China, Turkey and India, with a combined 42% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of cotton sewing thread to Switzerland?

In value terms, the largest cotton sewing thread suppliers to Switzerland were Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Turkey and France, which together accounted for a further 23%.

What are the leading importers of cotton sewing thread from Switzerland?

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton sewing thread exported from Switzerland were Finland, the Czech Republic and Thailand, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Germany, Sweden, Portugal and the U.S. lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

What is the average export price for cotton sewing thread in Switzerland?

The average cotton sewing thread export price stood at $22,313 per ton in 2020, reducing by -22.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cotton sewing thread in Switzerland?

In 2020, the average cotton sewing thread import price amounted to $7,254 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton sewing thread market in Switzerland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13106200 - Cotton sewing thread

Country coverage:

Switzerland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024