Switzerland: Market for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines 2025

Market Size for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Switzerland

The Swiss market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines decreased by -52.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 264% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 392% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines from Switzerland, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+1.4% per year) and South Korea (+457.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines exported from Switzerland were South Korea ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 73% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +617.4%, 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 export price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 314% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 United States (+196.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines imported into Switzerland rose notably to X tons, surging by 8.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 144%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Switzerland, together accounting for 71% of total imports. Poland, China, Romania, Russia, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +371.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Switzerland, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at -9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.8% per year) and Poland (+5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 86% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+41.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform