Switzerland: Particle Board Market 2024

Particle Board Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss particle board market reduced rapidly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -17.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Particle board consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Particle Board Production in Switzerland

In value terms, particle board production reduced remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Particle Board Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of particle board increased by 5.9% to X cubic meters, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 39,521% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, particle board exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17,827%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for particle board exports from Switzerland, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, particle board exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X cubic meters), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +65.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+91.2% per year) and the UK (+145.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for particle board exports from Switzerland, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +56.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+64.4% per year) and the UK (+100.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average particle board export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to China ($X per cubic meter) and France ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per cubic meter) and Spain ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Particle Board Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of particle board decreased by -18.5% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 10%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, particle board imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 50%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of particle board to Switzerland, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, particle board imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X cubic meters), twofold. Belgium (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-3.2% per year) and Belgium (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of particle board to Switzerland, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-2.0% per year) and Belgium (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average particle board import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belgium ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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