Switzerland: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss paper and paperboard market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -50.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed temperate growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Switzerland

In value terms, paper and paperboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 41%. Paper and paperboard production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated), when their volume decreased by -14.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 55% of total exports. Germany, Turkey, South Korea, Croatia, Poland, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +175.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from Switzerland were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports. Germany, Turkey, Poland, South Korea, Japan, Croatia, the United Arab Emirates, Austria and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +155.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 China (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) imported into Switzerland soared to X tons, jumping by 30% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 61% of total imports. France, Sweden, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +154.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Switzerland were Ukraine ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports. Sweden, France, the Czech Republic, the UK, Austria and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +137.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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