Switzerland: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2025

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss uncoated filter paper market declined notably to $X in 2022, shrinking by -21.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in Switzerland

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Uncoated filter paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated filter paper and paperboard were exported from Switzerland; with an increase of 8.9% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated filter paper exports from Switzerland, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +4.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated filter paper and paperboard exports from Switzerland, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +4.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated filter paper export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 7.3%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+0.2%).

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of uncoated filter paper and paperboard increased by 8.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 48%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated filter paper to Switzerland, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated filter paper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled -10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.9% per year) and the United States (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest uncoated filter paper suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +10.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated filter paper import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, uncoated filter paper import price increased by +34.6% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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