Switzerland: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Swiss market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates, when its value decreased by -2.8% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +40.7% against 2016 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Switzerland

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +52.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from Switzerland

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates decreased by -45% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates reduced notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +2.1%).

In value terms, Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exported from Switzerland worldwide.

France, with a CAGR of +4.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.0%).

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by 9.8% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Switzerland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-9.3% per year) and France (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Switzerland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.9% per year) and Italy (-2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by +73.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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