Switzerland: Ethylene Polymer Bag Market 2025

Ethylene Polymer Bag Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss ethylene polymer bag market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +66.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene exported from Switzerland rose modestly to X tons, growing by 2.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.6%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene polymer bag exports from Switzerland, together comprising 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 Romania (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for ethylene polymer bag exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 59% of total exports. The UK, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, Portugal, Belgium, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +25.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ethylene polymer bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene polymer bag export price increased by +14.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Sweden (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 94%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +29.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest ethylene polymer bag supplier to Switzerland, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene polymer 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 a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.9% per year) and Thailand (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene to Switzerland, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.3% per year) and Thailand (+19.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene polymer bag import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 56%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($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 (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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