Switzerland: Laundry Machine Market 2025

Laundry Machine Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swiss laundry machine market, when its value decreased by -27.5% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Laundry Machine Production in Switzerland

In value terms, laundry machine production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Laundry Machine Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines increased by 23% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laundry machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 71%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for laundry machine exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, laundry machine exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bangladesh (X units), sevenfold. Peru (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+11.2% per year) and Peru (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for washing, bleaching or dyeing machines exports from Switzerland, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (-0.6% per year) and India (-24.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average laundry machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Laundry Machine Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines imported into Switzerland shrank significantly to X units, falling by -49.9% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laundry machine imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest laundry machine supplier to Switzerland, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, laundry machine imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Montenegro (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X units), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Montenegro (+24.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines to Switzerland, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-8.3% per year) and Italy (-5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laundry machine import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 397% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted significant growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+66.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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