Switzerland: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2022

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for wood chips, particles and residues increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Switzerland

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of wood chips, particles and residues, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of wood chips, particles and residues exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of -X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood chips, particles and residues exported from Switzerland were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of -X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for wood chips, particles and residues amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, wood chips, particles and residues export price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, 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 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of wood chips, particles and residues increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood chips, particles and residues imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest wood chips, particles and residues suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +X%, 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 2020, the average import price for wood chips, particles and residues amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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