Switzerland: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2024

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss paper sack and bag market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +75.3% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of paper sacks and bags, when their volume increased by 34% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of paper sack and bag exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 37% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, the UK, Austria, Russia, China, Japan, Spain, South Korea, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for paper sack and bag exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 35% of total exports. Italy, Austria, the UK, China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, the Netherlands, Spain and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +15.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 paper sack and bag export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Austria (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper sacks and bags increased by 7.6% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports rose notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper sack and bag imports to Switzerland, with a combined 78% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, France, Turkey, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper sacks and bags to Switzerland, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.1% per year) and Italy (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper sack and bag import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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