Switzerland: Sawnwood Market 2025

Sawnwood Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Swiss sawnwood market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Sawnwood consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sawnwood production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Sawnwood production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, sawnwood exports from Switzerland declined to X cubic meters, which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Japan and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sawnwood exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Japan and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sawnwood export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure 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 Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were imported into Switzerland; which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Finland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) were the largest sawnwood suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Finland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovakia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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