Switzerland: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss wood fuel (non-coniferous) market shrank modestly to $X in 2020, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Switzerland

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production shrank slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Switzerland rose sharply to X cubic meters in 2020, growing by X% compared with 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Croatia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, France, Serbia and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Croatia ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Croatia saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2020, the amount of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imported into Switzerland declined to X cubic meters, which is down by -X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports dropped modestly to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Croatia (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Italy, France, Hungary and Romania, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Hungary, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Croatia ($X) appeared to be the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Austria, France, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, Hungary saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Romania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform