Switzerland: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss non-cellular polystyrene film market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -9.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced downturn. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 52% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Switzerland, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled +15.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-5.8% per year) and Austria (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Switzerland, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +34.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-6.8% per year) and Austria (-1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, non-cellular polystyrene film imports into Switzerland fell to X tons, which is down by -6.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene film to Switzerland, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.3% per year) and Austria (-9.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip to Switzerland, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-5.7% per year) and Italy (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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