Switzerland: Exercise Book Market 2024

Exercise Book Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss exercise book market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 11% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exercise Book Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Exercise book exports from Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 413% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a measured expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exercise book exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a moderate expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of exercise book exports from Switzerland, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +49,900.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for exercise books exports from Switzerland, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+30.4% per year) and the United States (+29.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average exercise book export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -36.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 71%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exercise Book Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of exercise books imported into Switzerland expanded to X tons, increasing by 3.8% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exercise book imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of exercise book to Switzerland, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, exercise book imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria stood at +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.3% per year) and China (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of exercise books to Switzerland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.4% per year) and Sweden (+52.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average exercise book import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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