Switzerland: Escalator Market 2025

Escalator Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss escalator market reduced notably to $X in 2022, shrinking by -28.8% 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 showed a deep downturn. Escalator consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Escalator Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of escalators and moving WalkWays exported from Switzerland soared to X units, picking up by 200% on the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,200% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, escalator exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3,979% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

North Macedonia (X units), Austria (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of escalator exports from Switzerland, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Moreover, escalator exports in North Macedonia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Austria, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for escalator exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 97% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average escalator export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -70.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 1,898% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 Austria (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Escalator Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of escalators and moving WalkWays into Switzerland dropped dramatically to X units, waning by -23.5% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 108%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, escalator imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 112%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of escalator to Switzerland, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, escalator imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), twofold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia totaled -14.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+14.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest escalator suppliers to Switzerland were Slovakia ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +13.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average escalator import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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