Switzerland: Finishing Paper Machinery Market 2024

Finishing Paper Machinery Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss finishing paper machinery market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 decreased by -5.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Finishing Paper Machinery Production in Switzerland

In value terms, finishing paper machinery production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Finishing Paper Machinery Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Finishing paper machinery exports from Switzerland expanded markedly to X units in 2021, growing by 13% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Poland (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main destinations of finishing paper machinery exports from Switzerland, with a combined 71% share of total exports. Hungary, Germany, New Zealand and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Hungary (with a CAGR of +70.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for machinery for finishing paper or paperboard exports from Switzerland, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+13.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average finishing paper machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Finishing Paper Machinery Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, imports of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard into Switzerland skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 426% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted perceptible growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) was the main finishing paper machinery supplier to Switzerland, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, finishing paper machinery imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+5.8% per year) and China (-37.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard to Switzerland, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+4.9% per year) and China (-40.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average finishing paper machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, 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 (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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