Switzerland: Market for Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates 2025

Market Size for Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by 2.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates in Switzerland

In value terms, production of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 127% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates from Switzerland soared to X cubic meters, rising by 20% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 50%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 36%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates from Switzerland, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X cubic meters), threefold. Germany (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.4% per year) and Germany (-22.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates exports from Switzerland, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-11.8% per year) and France (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, waning by -17.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the 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 Germany ($X per thousand cubic meters), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by 23% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 62%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates to Switzerland, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates to Switzerland, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.0% per year) and Austria (+10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, dropping by -9.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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