Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland
4. Exports of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland

Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds amounted to $6,533 per ton, picking up by 34% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $6,583 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to November 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($21,753 per ton), while the price for Italy ($3,970 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds stood at $8,852 per ton in 2022, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $11,066 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($38,493 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($3,268 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 France (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds, which increased by 28% to 4.5K tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds soared to $24M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (1492.5 tons)
2. Turkey (1248.3 tons)
3. Italy (664.4 tons)
4. France (586.8 tons)
5. China (286.0 tons)
6. Austria (64.7 tons)

Exports of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds decreased by -7.9% to 730 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 792 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds fell to $6.5M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; 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 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.9M, and then declined in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (167.4 tons)
2. Italy (161.0 tons)
3. United Kingdom (62.2 tons)
4. Norway (47.4 tons)
5. France (37.2 tons)
6. Romania (34.8 tons)
7. Belgium (32.8 tons)
8. Spain (30.1 tons)
9. Austria (28.5 tons)
10. Turkey (26.4 tons)
11. Slovenia (13.3 tons)
12. Czech Republic (12.6 tons)
13. United States (12.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform