Switzerland: Plastic Bottle Market 2024

Plastic Bottle Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss plastic bottle market rose to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Plastic bottle consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Bottle Production in Switzerland

In value terms, plastic bottle production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Plastic bottle production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Plastic Bottle Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bottle exports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic bottle exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for plastic bottle exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bottle export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plastic Bottle Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bottle imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic bottle to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic bottle imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest plastic bottle suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bottle import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic bottle import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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