Switzerland: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss matches market declined slightly to $X in 2021, standing approx. at 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, recorded a noticeable contraction. Matches consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Matches Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of matches increased by 43% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for matches exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, matches exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), eightfold. Hong Kong SAR (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+20.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+15.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for matches exports from Switzerland, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +12.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+27.6% per year) and France (+28.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average matches export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 75%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, matches imports into Switzerland amounted to X tons, picking up by 3.6% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of matches to Switzerland, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, matches imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-3.7% per year) and Germany (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of matches to Switzerland, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden amounted to +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.3% per year) and Hungary (-5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average matches import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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