Wool; Carded Price in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Wool; Carded Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Wool; Carded Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Wool; Carded Imports in Switzerland
4. Wool; Carded Exports in Switzerland

Wool; Carded Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average wool; carded import price amounted to $14,869 per ton, rising by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $37,917 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($76,050 per ton), while the price for Austria ($10,104 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+40.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wool; Carded Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average wool; carded export price amounted to $25,805 per ton, falling by -17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 62%. The export price peaked at $33,052 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 the Netherlands ($42,944 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($8,956 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 the Netherlands (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wool; Carded Imports in Switzerland

In 2022, wool; carded imports into Switzerland fell rapidly to 14 tons, dropping by -15.8% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 16 tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, wool; carded imports reduced to $206K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $239K, and then shrank in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Wool; Carded to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Austria (11.4 tons)
2. New Zealand (1.8 tons)
3. Germany (0.5 tons)

Wool; Carded Exports in Switzerland

In 2022, exports of wool; carded from Switzerland totaled 2.2 tons, growing by 6.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 4.5 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wool; carded exports reduced to $57K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 36%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $87K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Wool; Carded from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (1674.0 kg)
2. France (457.0 kg)
3. Netherlands (71.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform