Switzerland: Coniferous Roundwood Market 2025

Coniferous Roundwood Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss coniferous roundwood market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Coniferous roundwood consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Coniferous Roundwood Production in Switzerland

In value terms, coniferous roundwood production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Coniferous roundwood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Coniferous Roundwood Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of roundwood (coniferous) were exported from Switzerland; shrinking by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous roundwood exports from Switzerland, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, coniferous roundwood exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X cubic meters), twofold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-4.9% per year) and Austria (-10.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for roundwood (coniferous) exports from Switzerland, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-5.7% per year) and Austria (-12.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coniferous roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per cubic meter) and Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per cubic meter) and Austria ($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 Italy (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Coniferous Roundwood Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of roundwood (coniferous) increased by 99% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of coniferous roundwood to Switzerland, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, coniferous roundwood imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X cubic meters), sixfold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-11.5% per year) and Austria (-9.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood (coniferous) to Switzerland, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-9.3% per year) and Austria (-8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coniferous roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($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 Italy (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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