Switzerland: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for wood chips, particles and residues increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Switzerland

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of wood chips, particles and residues increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood chips, particles and residues exports from Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood chips, particles and residues exported from Switzerland were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Italy, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood chips, particles and residues stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of wood chips, particles and residues increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood chips, particles and residues imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest wood chips, particles and residues suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for wood chips, particles and residues amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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