Switzerland: Market for Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber 2025

Market Size for Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss rubber tube and pipe market increased by 80% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption saw perceptible growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber decreased by -17% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rubber tube and pipe exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, rubber tube and pipe exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+0.1% per year) and India (+24.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber exports from Switzerland, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+7.1% per year) and the United States (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rubber tube and pipe export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 France (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber imported into Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 103% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded measured growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of rubber tube and pipe imports to Switzerland, together comprising 74% of total imports. Austria, Poland, China, the United States, the Czech Republic, France and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber to Switzerland, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.2% per year) and Turkey (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rubber tube and pipe import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -45.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 57%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($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 United States (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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