Switzerland: Market for Tanned or Dressed Furskins 2024

Market Size for Tanned or Dressed Furskins in Switzerland

For the sixth consecutive year, the Swiss tanned or dressed furskins market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -17.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tanned or Dressed Furskins

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of tanned or dressed furskins exported from Switzerland dropped rapidly to X units, shrinking by -49.6% against the year before. Overall, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tanned or dressed furskins exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 110%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of tanned or dressed furskins exports from Switzerland, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for tanned or dressed furskins exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Finland, North Macedonia, Austria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.8%.

North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +25.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tanned or dressed furskins export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 North Macedonia (+43.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tanned or Dressed Furskins

Imports into Switzerland

For the sixth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in supplies from abroad of tanned or dressed furskins, which decreased by -20.9% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tanned or dressed furskins imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of tanned or dressed furskins to Switzerland, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, tanned or dressed furskins imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X units), fourfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-8.7% per year) and Germany (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tanned or dressed furskins to Switzerland, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.5% per year) and Argentina (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tanned or dressed furskins import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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