Switzerland: Lawn Mower Market 2024

Lawn Mower Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Swiss lawn mower market, when its value decreased by -3.1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Lawn mower consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lawn Mower Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of mowers for lawns, parks, golf courses or sports grounds decreased by -16.4% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 36%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lawn mower exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X units) was the main destination for lawn mower exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, lawn mower exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X units), sixfold. North Macedonia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia totaled -5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-4.7% per year) and North Macedonia (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest markets for lawn mower exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 66% of total exports. The Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +51.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lawn mower export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -37.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 130% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lawn Mower Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of mowers for lawns, parks, golf courses or sports grounds decreased by -1.6% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lawn mower imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest lawn mower supplier to Switzerland, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, lawn mower imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fivefold. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.9% per year) and Japan (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest lawn mower suppliers to Switzerland were China ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Japan, Italy, Austria, the United States, France and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +41.0%, recorded 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

The average lawn mower import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform