Switzerland: Semiconductor Device Market 2024

Semiconductor Device Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss semiconductor device market shrank remarkably to $X in 2021, falling by -56.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep downturn. Semiconductor device consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Device Production in Switzerland

In value terms, semiconductor device production fell significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Device Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of semiconductor devices exported from Switzerland soared to X units, with an increase of 147% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor device exports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for semiconductor device exports from Switzerland, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, semiconductor device exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), fourfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+35.6% per year) and the United States (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for semiconductor device exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Hong Kong SAR, Russia, Italy, Ireland, the Czech Republic and Romania, which together accounted for a further 12%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +112.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average semiconductor device export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -63.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+26.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semiconductor Device Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas purchases of semiconductor devices, which decreased by -27.9% to X units in 2021. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor device imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Italy (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of semiconductor device imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of -1.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest semiconductor device suppliers to Switzerland were Japan ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Italy, Austria, France and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +9.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average semiconductor device import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 81% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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