Switzerland: Handmade Paper Market 2024

Handmade Paper Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of growth, the Swiss handmade paper market decreased by -3.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption saw a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Handmade Paper Production in Switzerland

In value terms, handmade paper production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 19%. Handmade paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Handmade Paper Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of handmade paper and paperboard increased by 94% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 103%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, handmade paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of handmade paper exports from Switzerland, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Austria, China, Thailand and the United States, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +63.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for handmade paper and paperboard exports from Switzerland, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+0.9% per year) and the UK (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average handmade paper export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 176%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Handmade Paper Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Handmade paper imports into Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 695% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, handmade paper imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of handmade paper to Switzerland, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, handmade paper imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), ninefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+16.7% per year) and Germany (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of handmade paper and paperboard to Switzerland, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 3.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +30.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.5% per year) and Italy (+16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average handmade paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 51% 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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