Switzerland: Market for High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Of Aramids 2025

Market Size for High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Of Aramids in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss high-tenacity filament aramids yarn market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Of Aramids

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of high-tenacity filament yarn of aramids increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, high-tenacity filament aramids yarn exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 176% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of high-tenacity filament aramids yarn exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of -0.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for high-tenacity filament yarn of aramids exports from Switzerland, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-17.7% per year) and France (-20.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average high-tenacity filament aramids yarn export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 122%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Netherlands (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Of Aramids

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, high-tenacity filament aramids yarn imports into Switzerland soared to X tons, picking up by 55% against 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, high-tenacity filament aramids yarn imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of high-tenacity filament aramids yarn imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +52.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest high-tenacity filament aramids yarn suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 59% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

France, with a CAGR of +23.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average high-tenacity filament aramids yarn import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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