Switzerland: Veneer Sheets Market 2025

Veneer Sheets Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss veneer sheets market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Veneer Sheets Production in Switzerland

In value terms, veneer sheets production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Veneer sheets production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Veneer Sheets Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, exports of veneer sheets from Switzerland dropped significantly to X cubic meters, falling by -22.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheets exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of veneer sheets exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of +60.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for veneer sheets exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. Thailand, Austria, Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +120.1%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average veneer sheets export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, veneer sheets export price decreased by -14.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 64%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 Thailand ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+37.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Veneer Sheets Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of veneer sheets imported into Switzerland fell to X cubic meters, reducing by -6.3% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheets imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Lithuania (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of veneer sheets imports to Switzerland, with a combined 60% 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 Lithuania (with a CAGR of +101.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the largest veneer sheets suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 66% of total imports. Indonesia, Italy, France, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Poland and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +116.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average veneer sheets import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Poland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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