Switzerland: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 9.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Switzerland

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by -54.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,399% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 888%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Switzerland, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +97.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from Switzerland were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 60% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +40.2%, 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

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by +73.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+28.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by -0.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 6.3%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Switzerland, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden stood at -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+4.0% per year) and Spain (-6.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Switzerland, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-4.8% per year) and Finland (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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