Switzerland: Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Market 2025

Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Market Size in Switzerland

For the sixth consecutive year, the Swiss non-reinforced rubber tubing market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 7.1% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% 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 +84.6% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of rubber tubing not reinforced exported from Switzerland reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -20% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42% 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, non-reinforced rubber tubing exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-reinforced rubber tubing exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, non-reinforced rubber tubing exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-10.6% per year) and Italy (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rubber tubing not reinforced exports from Switzerland, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-5.2% per year) and India (+8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-reinforced rubber tubing export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-reinforced rubber tubing export price increased by +96.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 France (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of rubber tubing not reinforced was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-reinforced rubber tubing imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-reinforced rubber tubing supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, non-reinforced rubber tubing imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+5.5% per year) and Poland (+65.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rubber tubing not reinforced to Switzerland, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.2% per year) and the United States (+48.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-reinforced rubber tubing import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 6.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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