Switzerland: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Switzerland

After three years of growth, the Swiss preservative-treated rough wood market decreased by -0.9% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 8% against the previous year. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Switzerland

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 11% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,301%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 130%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X cubic meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X cubic meters), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +102.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+33.5% per year) and Germany (-1.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Switzerland, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +78.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+23.2% per year) and Germany (-2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 10% to X cubic meters, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 232%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 131%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Switzerland, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X cubic meters), threefold. Spain (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria stood at +151.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.8% per year) and Spain (+92.7% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest preservative-treated rough wood suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +87.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, shrinking by -10.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Austria ($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 Poland (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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