Switzerland: Market for Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete 2024

Market Size for Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss market for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete decreased by -10.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +22.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete in Switzerland

In value terms, machine tools for working stone production contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete increased by 16% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of machine tools for working stone exports from Switzerland, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for machine tools for working stone exported from Switzerland were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 74% of total exports. Italy, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.4%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +5.9%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Brazil ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete imported into Switzerland shrank sharply to X units, which is down by -29.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 65%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X units) constituted the largest supplier of machine tools for working stone to Switzerland, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, machine tools for working stone imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-3.7% per year) and Germany (-15.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest machine tools for working stone suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 74% share of total imports. France, Sweden, China, North Macedonia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +231.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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