Switzerland: Cotton Fabric Market 2025

Cotton Fabric Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss cotton fabric market rose notably to $X in 2021, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Fabric Production in Switzerland

In value terms, cotton fabric production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 64%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Fabric Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of woven fabrics of cotton were exported from Switzerland; with a decrease of -23.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 23%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton fabric exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for cotton fabric exports from Switzerland, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton fabric exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Senegal amounted to +157.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+7.9% per year) and Germany (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of cotton exports from Switzerland, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+91.7% per year) and Romania (+45.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -10% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Fabric Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of woven fabrics of cotton increased by 1.9% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton fabric imports declined modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton fabric imports to Switzerland, together comprising 41% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Pakistan, Turkey, Belgium, Italy, France, China and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 61%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest cotton fabric suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for 50% of total imports. Belgium, Egypt, India, Turkey, France, China, Pakistan and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +8.6%, 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

In 2021, the average cotton fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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