Switzerland: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss self-adhesive paper market rose modestly to $X in 2021, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 decreased by +0.2% against 2018 indices. Self-adhesive paper consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in Switzerland

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 335%. Self-adhesive paper production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of self-adhesive paper and paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 216%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 188%. 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), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of self-adhesive paper exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 60% of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +49.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive paper and paperboard exports from Switzerland, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -16.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-30.2% per year) and Austria (-17.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the UK (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of self-adhesive paper and paperboard, when their volume increased by 25% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive paper imports to Switzerland, together comprising 57% of total imports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Spain, Japan, the UK and Austria, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +43.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest self-adhesive paper suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Spain, the UK and Austria, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +42.9%, 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

The average self-adhesive paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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