Switzerland: Market for Gravel And Crushed Stone 2024

Market Size for Gravel And Crushed Stone in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss gravel and crushed stone market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gravel And Crushed Stone in Switzerland

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 39%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gravel And Crushed Stone

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, exports of gravel and crushed stone from Switzerland declined to X tons, falling by -9.9% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for gravel and crushed stone exports from Switzerland, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, gravel and crushed stone exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled +30.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-17.3% per year) and France (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for gravel and crushed stone exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 82% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +8.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gravel and crushed stone export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -23% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 France (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gravel And Crushed Stone

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of gravel and crushed stone decreased by -2.3% to X tons, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1.8%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest gravel and crushed stone supplier to Switzerland, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, gravel and crushed stone imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-8.0% per year) and Austria (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest gravel and crushed stone suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 gravel and crushed stone import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gravel and crushed stone import price increased by +62.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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