Switzerland: Container Market 2025

Container Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss container market fell slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +7.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Container Production in Switzerland

In value terms, container production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Container production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Container Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 0.1% to X units, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, container exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units) was the main destination for container exports from Switzerland, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, container exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), twofold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +41.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-4.2% per year) and France (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for container exported from Switzerland were Austria ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 68% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, the United States, Belgium and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +71.6%, recorded 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 container export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Serbia (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by -6% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 59%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, container imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Croatia (X units) were the main suppliers of container imports to Switzerland, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +141.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest container suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports. Croatia, France, Italy, China, Slovakia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +104.9%, 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 2022, the average container import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Croatia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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