Switzerland: Magnetic Media Market 2025

Magnetic Media Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss magnetic media market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Magnetic media consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Magnetic Media Production in Switzerland

In value terms, magnetic media production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 155%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Magnetic Media Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe decreased by -50.8% to X units, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, magnetic media exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 8.4% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for magnetic media exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, magnetic media exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), threefold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-8.0% per year) and the United States (-2.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe exports from Switzerland, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 4.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-22.8% per year) and the United States (-9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average magnetic media export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 41% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($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 (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Magnetic Media Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in purchases abroad of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe, which decreased by -11.7% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 4.8% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, magnetic media imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of magnetic media imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 64% of total imports. Japan, China, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of -0.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe to Switzerland, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan totaled -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+15.2% per year) and France (-14.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average magnetic media import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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