Switzerland: Market for Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium 2024

Market Size for Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium increased by 26% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium exported from Switzerland expanded modestly to X tons, increasing by 2.1% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +129.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the largest markets for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 89% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +100.3%, 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

The average export price for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 72% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium increased by +94.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium to Switzerland, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-9.7% per year) and Slovenia (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium to Switzerland, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.1% per year) and Austria (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium increased by +64.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform