Switzerland: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in Switzerland

The Swiss market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.7% 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, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +101.7% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X square meters of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics were exported from Switzerland; reducing by -6.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +29.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 38%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics rose to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +47.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Austria (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from Switzerland, with a combined 53% share of total exports. China, the Czech Republic, South Korea, the United States, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 45% of total exports. China, the United States, South Korea, the Czech Republic, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +26.8%, 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 export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics amounted to $X per square meter, growing by 9.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to France ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics increased by 1% to X square meters, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +36.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +21.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to Switzerland, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), fourfold. Belgium (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.9% per year) and Belgium (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Switzerland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.9% per year) and Belgium (+10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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