Switzerland: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss plastic bag market rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +68.9% against 2015 indices. Plastic bag consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Plastic Bag Production in Switzerland

In value terms, plastic bag production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 133% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic sacks and bags were exported from Switzerland; picking up by 7.6% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic bag exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic bag exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 73% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +30.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic sacks and bags exports from Switzerland, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+6.2% per year) and Italy (+21.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bag export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Austria (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plastic sacks and bags increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +99.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic bag imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +84.6% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest plastic bag supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic bag imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.8% per year) and Thailand (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic sacks and bags to Switzerland, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+6.3% per year) and China (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic bag import price decreased by -30.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 53%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($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 Czech Republic (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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