Switzerland: Wood Slicing Machine Market 2024

Wood Slicing Machine Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss wood slicing machine market rose significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 9.5% 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, however, recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Slicing Machine Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of splitting, slicing or paring machines decreased by -75.6% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 227%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood slicing machine exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 285% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Chile (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of wood slicing machine exports from Switzerland, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for splitting, slicing or paring machines exports from Switzerland, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+96.6% per year) and Italy (+8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood slicing machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -28.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 United States (+43.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Slicing Machine Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of splitting, slicing or paring machines was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood slicing machine imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wood slicing machine to Switzerland, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, wood slicing machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), threefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-8.1% per year) and Italy (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of splitting, slicing or paring machines to Switzerland, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-7.7% per year) and China (-2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood slicing machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 50%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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