Switzerland: Market for Glass in The Mass 2024

Market Size for Glass in The Mass in Switzerland

The Swiss glass in the mass market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a measured expansion. Glass in the mass consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Glass in The Mass in Switzerland

In value terms, glass in the mass production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Glass in the mass production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Glass in The Mass

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of glass in the mass decreased by -9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 5.3%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass in the mass exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of glass in the mass exports from Switzerland, together comprising 81% of total exports. Austria, Croatia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +45.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for glass in the mass exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 67% of total exports. France, Croatia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +43.5%, 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

The average glass in the mass export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Slovakia (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass in The Mass

Imports into Switzerland

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of glass in the mass decreased by -34.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, glass in the mass imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, glass in mass imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of glass in the mass to Switzerland, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, glass in the mass imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-11.4% per year) and Japan (+6.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass in the mass to Switzerland, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+6.8% per year) and France (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glass in the mass import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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