Switzerland: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 7.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Switzerland

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Switzerland, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +223.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Switzerland, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia stood at +182.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+253.6% per year) and Austria (-4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the United States (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Switzerland

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 4.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Switzerland, with a combined 58% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Poland, Portugal and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +14.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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