Switzerland: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Switzerland

The Swiss market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Switzerland

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics were exported from Switzerland; which is down by -8.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Switzerland, with a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-0.0% per year) and France (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Switzerland, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.4% per year) and Austria (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by 0.3% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +90.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier to Switzerland, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.3% per year) and Austria (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Switzerland, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.1% per year) and Austria (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform