Switzerland: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Switzerland

The Swiss market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.5%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 50%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets declined sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 102%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Switzerland, together comprising 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +309.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Switzerland, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Malaysia amounted to +23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+253.6% per year) and Indonesia (+365.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -37.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Switzerland

For the ninth year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which decreased by -0.5% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible decline. The smallest decline of -0.1% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 7.2%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Switzerland, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of +16.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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