Switzerland: Insulating Board Market 2025

Insulating Board Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss insulating board market increased by 1.8% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Insulating Board Production in Switzerland

In value terms, insulating board production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 951%. Insulating board production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Insulating Board Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of insulating board decreased by -37.8% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 397% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, insulating board exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 359%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for insulating board exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, insulating board exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X cubic meters), twofold. The United States (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +15.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-23.0% per year) and the United States (+27.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for insulating board exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 78% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +59.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average insulating board export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, waning by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 52%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Insulating Board Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of insulating board decreased by -19.3% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, insulating board imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 52%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) was the main insulating board supplier to Switzerland, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland (X cubic meters), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+14.1% per year) and France (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of insulating board to Switzerland, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+17.4% per year) and France (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average insulating board import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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