Switzerland: Market for Welded And Cold-Formed Sections Of Steel 2025

Market Size for Welded And Cold-Formed Sections Of Steel in Switzerland

The Swiss market for welded and cold-formed sections of steel shrank to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Welded And Cold-Formed Sections Of Steel in Switzerland

In value terms, welded and cold-formed steel sections production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 56%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Welded And Cold-Formed Sections Of Steel

Exports from Switzerland

Welded and cold-formed steel sections exports from Switzerland dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, falling by -1.6% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, welded and cold-formed steel sections exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for welded and cold-formed steel sections exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, welded and cold-formed steel sections exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+4.1% per year) and the UK (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for welded and cold-formed sections of steel exports from Switzerland, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+13.6% per year) and Italy (+5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for welded and cold-formed sections of steel stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Welded And Cold-Formed Sections Of Steel

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of welded and cold-formed sections of steel increased by 59% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, welded and cold-formed steel sections imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of welded and cold-formed steel sections imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +46.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest welded and cold-formed steel sections suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +42.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for welded and cold-formed sections of steel amounted to $X per ton, declining by -38.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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