Switzerland: Wood Fuel Market 2024

Wood Fuel Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss wood fuel market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Wood Fuel Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood fuel decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wood fuel exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. France lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood fuel export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, 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 2022, 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.

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Wood Fuel Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood fuel increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood fuel imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X cubic meters), twofold. Italy (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France 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 wood fuel suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 wood fuel import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Austria ($X per cubic meter) 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

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