Switzerland: Uncoated Felt Paper Market 2025

Uncoated Felt Paper Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss uncoated felt paper market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Uncoated Felt Paper Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Uncoated felt paper exports from Switzerland reduced dramatically to X kg in 2022, which is down by -40.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 5,835% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 981%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for uncoated felt paper exports from Switzerland, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated felt paper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X kg), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +30.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+25.4% per year) and Italy (+3.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated felt paper and paperboard exports from Switzerland, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +38.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+32.0% per year) and the United States (+51.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated felt paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -12.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 383% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Felt Paper Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated felt paper and paperboard were imported into Switzerland; increasing by 4.4% on the year before. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 481%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 275%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated felt paper imports to Switzerland, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +60.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated felt paper and paperboard to Switzerland, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +48.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated felt paper import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 47%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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