Switzerland: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2025

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Switzerland

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Switzerland shrank slightly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an X% 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: Poland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint were imported into Switzerland; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, France, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Portugal and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Finland, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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