Switzerland: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Switzerland

The Swiss market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip dropped to $X in 2021, which is down by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +36.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Switzerland

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +30.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip decreased by -0.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Switzerland, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-3.6% per year) and Spain (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip exports from Switzerland, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: the UK (+3.1% per year) and Italy (-3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip imported into Switzerland soared to X tons, growing by 30% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip supplier to Switzerland, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 (+0.0% per year) and Austria (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Switzerland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: Italy (-0.4% per year) and Austria (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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