Switzerland: Teleferics And Chair-Lifts Market 2024

Teleferics And Chair-Lifts Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss teleferics and chair-lifts market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Teleferics And Chair-Lifts Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines and traction mechanisms for funiculars decreased by -78.9% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 967%. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, teleferics and chair-lifts exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,296%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of teleferics and chair-lifts exports from Switzerland. Moreover, teleferics and chair-lifts exports in Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, the United States, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines and traction mechanisms for funiculars exports from Switzerland, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -16.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-10.6% per year) and Germany (-31.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average teleferics and chair-lifts export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Turkey (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Teleferics And Chair-Lifts Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in purchases abroad of teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines and traction mechanisms for funiculars, which decreased by -32.1% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 293% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, teleferics and chair-lifts imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 452% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X units) constituted the largest teleferics and chair-lifts supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, teleferics and chair-lifts imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria totaled -10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.7% per year) and Italy (-8.8% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines and traction mechanisms for funiculars to Switzerland, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria totaled -9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+98.3% per year) and Italy (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average teleferics and chair-lifts import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, teleferics and chair-lifts import price increased by +42.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($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 (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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