Switzerland: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market Size in Switzerland

The revenue of the wood fuel (coniferous) market in Switzerland amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. The wood fuel (coniferous) consumption peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Production in Switzerland

In 2017, production of wood fuel (coniferous) in Switzerland totaled X cubic meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) production reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports from Switzerland

Wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Switzerland amounted to X cubic meters in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a slight growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports decreased by -X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. In that year, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the wood fuel (coniferous) exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports by Country from Switzerland

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination of wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Switzerland, accounting for X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood fuel (coniferous) exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, largest markets for wood fuel (coniferous) exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in Switzerland

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) export price continues to indicate a drastic drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for wood fuel (coniferous) attained its peak figure level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was France ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to Germany ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports into Switzerland

In 2017, wood fuel (coniferous) imports into Switzerland stood at X cubic meters, surging by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports by Country into Switzerland

In 2017, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood fuel (coniferous) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Austria (X cubic meters), fourfold. Italy (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Switzerland, making up X% of total wood fuel (coniferous) imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in Switzerland

The average wood fuel (coniferous) import price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) import price continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Italy ($X per thousand cubic meters), while prices for wood fuel (coniferous) imports from Poland ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Italy (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform