Switzerland: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss microscope market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Microscope Production in Switzerland

In value terms, microscope production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of microscopes and diffraction apparatus exported from Switzerland surged to X units, increasing by 22% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope exports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -22.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the United States (X units) and Israel (X units) were the main destinations of microscope exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 47% of total exports. Japan, Italy, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Thailand, the Netherlands, the UK, China and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +64.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for microscope exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 52% of total exports. China, Turkey, Italy, Poland, Israel, the Netherlands, the UK, Russia, France and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +37.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average microscope export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -19.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, microscope export price decreased by -27.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 China (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Microscope Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of microscopes and diffraction apparatus increased by 33% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 89%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, microscope imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of microscope to Switzerland, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, microscope imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X units), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+15.6% per year) and Belgium (+441.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of microscopes and diffraction apparatus to Switzerland, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +18.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average microscope import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -7.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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