Switzerland: Straight Saw Blade Market 2025

Straight Saw Blade Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss straight saw blade market decreased by -77.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Straight Saw Blade Production in Switzerland

In value terms, straight saw blade production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 285%. Straight saw blade production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Straight Saw Blade Exports

Exports from Switzerland

For the fifth year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in shipments abroad of straight saw blades for working metal, which increased by 24% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 671% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, straight saw blade exports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 361%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of straight saw blade exports from Switzerland, with a combined 89% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +99.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for straight saw blade exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 83% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +77.1%, 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

The average straight saw blade export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -19.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 China (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Straight Saw Blade Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of straight saw blades for working metal increased by 210% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, straight saw blade imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 172%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of straight saw blade to Switzerland, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, straight saw blade imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +26.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.2% per year) and China (+15.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of straight saw blades for working metal to Switzerland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +33.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+3.8% per year) and the UK (+47.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average straight saw blade import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -57.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 181% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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