Switzerland: Fiberboard Market 2025

Fiberboard Market Size in Switzerland

For the third year in a row, the Swiss fiberboard market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 18% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fiberboard Production in Switzerland

In value terms, fiberboard production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 186% against the previous year. Fiberboard production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exported from Switzerland declined significantly to X cubic meters, shrinking by -16.2% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,824%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,647% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), the United States (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fiberboard exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 35% of total exports. The UK, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Canada, France, Italy, China, the Netherlands and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +263.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for fiberboard exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 46% of total exports. Spain, France, the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Canada, Italy, China, the Netherlands and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +353.0%, 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 fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials decreased by -24.7% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of fiberboard to Switzerland, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, fiberboard imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X cubic meters), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-8.4% per year) and Poland (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials to Switzerland, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-6.6% per year) and Italy (+2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fiberboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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