Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland
4. Exports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland

Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average import price for music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated amounted to $34,546 per ton, jumping by 81% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated notable growth from August 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, music, printed or in manuscript import price decreased by -17.3% against April 2023 indices. The import price peaked at $41,751 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($59,417 per ton), while the price for China ($12,887 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated stood at $49,742 per ton in 2022, surging by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $54,738 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the Netherlands ($92,875 per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($1,987 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 the Netherlands (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland

In 2022, music, printed or in manuscript imports into Switzerland declined to 73 tons, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%.

In value terms, music, printed or in manuscript imports dropped to $2.2M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a precipitous decrease.

Top Suppliers of Music, Printed or in Manuscript to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (56.7 tons)
2. China (3.8 tons)
3. Netherlands (3.6 tons)
4. United States (2.4 tons)
5. United Kingdom (1.8 tons)

Exports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Switzerland

In 2022, music, printed or in manuscript exports from Switzerland dropped remarkably to 17 tons, shrinking by -29% on 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 24 tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, music, printed or in manuscript exports shrank to $834K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -2.9% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Music, Printed or in Manuscript from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (14.7 tons)
2. Netherlands (0.8 tons)
3. Luxembourg (0.6 tons)
4. United States (0.1 tons)
5. United Kingdom (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform