Switzerland: Market for Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass in Switzerland

The Swiss multiple-walled insulating glass unit market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass in Switzerland

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit production dropped dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 294% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of multiple-walled insulating units of glass increased by 13% to X square meters, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X square meters), threefold. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+40.9% per year) and France (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for multiple-walled insulating units of glass exports from Switzerland, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+42.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+25.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average multiple-walled insulating glass unit export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, reducing by -25.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the UK ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to France ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X square meters of multiple-walled insulating units of glass were imported into Switzerland; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -4.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Austria (X square meters) and France (X square meters) were the main suppliers of multiple-walled insulating glass unit imports to Switzerland, with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Croatia, Spain, Italy and Poland, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +73.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest multiple-walled insulating glass unit suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. France, Spain, Croatia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +66.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average multiple-walled insulating glass unit import price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Croatia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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