Switzerland: Semi-Chemical Fluting Market 2025

Semi-Chemical Fluting Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss semi-chemical fluting market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -14.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Semi-chemical fluting consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of semi-chemical fluting increased by 404% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 774% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 802% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for semi-chemical fluting exports from Switzerland, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, semi-chemical fluting exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Senegal stood at +53.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+13.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+101.1% per year).

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the key foreign market for semi-chemical fluting exports from Switzerland, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Senegal amounted to +54.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+66.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average semi-chemical fluting export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Senegal (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Semi-chemical fluting imports into Switzerland declined rapidly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -16.1% compared with 2020. In general, imports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest semi-chemical fluting supplier to Switzerland, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, semi-chemical fluting imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+26.1% per year) and Germany (+10.8% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical fluting to Switzerland, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.7% per year) and Finland (+20.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average semi-chemical fluting import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($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 (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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