Switzerland: Natural Polymers Market 2024

Natural Polymers Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss natural polymers market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Natural Polymers Production in Switzerland

In value terms, natural polymers production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Natural Polymers Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, natural polymers exports from Switzerland contracted significantly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, natural polymers exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of natural polymers exports from Switzerland, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Germany, France, Austria, the United States, Brazil, Finland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for natural polymers exported from Switzerland were Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, France, Finland, Austria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average natural polymers export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms were imported into Switzerland; growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural polymers imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural polymers imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Sweden, Germany, the United States and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), France ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest natural polymers suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average natural polymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase 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, natural polymers import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform