Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland
4. Exports of Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland

Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average wood; shingles and shakes import price stood at $4,646 per ton in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Canada ($6,861 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($1,660 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average wood; shingles and shakes export price amounted to $4,191 per ton, rising by 606% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $7,159 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($6,893 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($1,435 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 Germany (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in purchases abroad of wood; shingles and shakeses, which increased by 82% to 802 tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood; shingles and shakes imports skyrocketed to $3.7M in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Wood; Shingles and Shakes to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (377.4 tons)
2. Austria (169.0 tons)
3. Italy (104.0 tons)
4. Czech Republic (101.4 tons)
5. Poland (19.6 tons)
6. France (17.6 tons)

Exports of Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of wood; shingles and shakeses exported from Switzerland declined notably to 18 tons, with a decrease of -19.1% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 351% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 22 tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, wood; shingles and shakes exports skyrocketed to $74K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Wood; Shingles and Shakes from Switzerland in 2022:

1. France (8.8 tons)
2. Spain (7.3 tons)
3. Austria (1.2 tons)
4. Italy (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform