Switzerland: Filling Containers Machinery Market 2024

Filling Containers Machinery Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Swiss filling containers machinery market, when its value decreased by -1.9% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +7.6% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Filling Containers Machinery Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of machinery for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling containers exported from Switzerland surged to X units, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, filling containers machinery exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of filling containers machinery exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 64% of total exports. The United States, Italy, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Austria, Saudi Arabia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +71.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for filling containers machinery exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Italy, Spain, Austria, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +43.4%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average filling containers machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -22% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Filling Containers Machinery Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of machinery for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling containers decreased by -10.8% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at X units in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, filling containers machinery imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest filling containers machinery supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, filling containers machinery imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), sixfold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+37.0% per year) and Italy (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machinery for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling containers to Switzerland, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.0% per year) and the UK (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average filling containers machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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