Switzerland: Natural Polymers Market 2024

Natural Polymers Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss natural polymers market decreased by -13.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +56.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Natural Polymers Production in Switzerland

In value terms, natural polymers production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Polymers Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms increased by 194% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural polymers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for natural polymers exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, natural polymers exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark amounted to +44.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+2.1% per year) and Russia (+73.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Denmark ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for natural polymers exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 75% of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +64.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural polymers export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -39.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 56%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Italy (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms increased by 96% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports posted strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural polymers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural polymers imports to Switzerland, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest natural polymers suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 45% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +52.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 natural polymers import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -34.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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