Switzerland: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2024

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss sawnwood (non-coniferous) market decreased by -6.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 35%. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 59%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters) and Portugal (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Switzerland, with a combined 81% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +98.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from Switzerland were Italy ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +82.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by -26% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (non-coniferous) imported into Switzerland amounted to X cubic meters, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports to Switzerland, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Italy, Hungary, Poland, Croatia, the Netherlands, the United States, Slovenia, Brazil and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +23.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Croatia, the United States, Hungary, Slovenia, Brazil and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +27.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Hungary ($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 Slovakia (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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