Switzerland: Wood Fuel Market 2024

Wood Fuel Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss wood fuel market increased by 0.2% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild descent. Wood fuel consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel Production in Switzerland

In value terms, wood fuel production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Fuel Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood fuel decreased by -2.9% to X cubic meters, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.1%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel exports from Switzerland, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood fuel exported from Switzerland were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, which accounted for a further 3.6%.

France, with a CAGR of +9.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood fuel export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wood Fuel Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of wood fuel increased by 2.9% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X cubic meters) constituted the largest wood fuel supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, wood fuel imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X cubic meters), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.6% per year) and Italy (+14.2% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest wood fuel suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for 68% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +27.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 wood fuel import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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