Switzerland: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2024

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Switzerland

The Swiss rubber-to-metal and moulded article market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a notable increase. Rubber-to-metal and moulded article consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Switzerland

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -22.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 44%. Rubber-to-metal and moulded article production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from Switzerland, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the United States, Australia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, India, Morocco and China, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +32.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rubber-to-metal and moulded articles exports from Switzerland, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+9.6% per year) and France (+6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 India (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article supplier to Switzerland, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.4% per year) and Turkey (+13.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles to Switzerland, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.0% per year) and Japan (-0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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