Switzerland: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss newsprint market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Switzerland

In value terms, newsprint production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Newsprint Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, newsprint exports from Switzerland shrank modestly to X tons, falling by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Austria, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for newsprint exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Austria, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 newsprint export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable expansion 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, newsprint export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of newsprint were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest newsprint suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 newsprint import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable 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. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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