Switzerland: Market for Snow-Ploughs And Snow-Blowers 2024

Market Size for Snow-Ploughs And Snow-Blowers in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss snow ploughs and blowers market increased by 4.1% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a tangible increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Snow-Ploughs And Snow-Blowers in Switzerland

In value terms, snow ploughs and blowers production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Snow-Ploughs And Snow-Blowers

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X units of snow-ploughs and snow-blowers were exported from Switzerland; declining by -40.7% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snow ploughs and blowers exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Slovenia (X units) were the main destinations of snow ploughs and blowers exports from Switzerland, together comprising 43% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for snow ploughs and blowers exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 53% of total exports. Norway, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +40.8%, 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 snow ploughs and blowers export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Snow-Ploughs And Snow-Blowers

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of snow-ploughs and snow-blowers into Switzerland contracted rapidly to X units, falling by -22% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, snow ploughs and blowers imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest snow ploughs and blowers supplier to Switzerland, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, snow ploughs and blowers imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-2.1% per year) and Germany (-2.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest snow ploughs and blowers suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 58% of total imports. China, Austria, Poland, Italy and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +6.8%, saw 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

The average snow ploughs and blowers import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+42.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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