Switzerland: Market for Gravel and Crushed Stone 2024

Market Size for Gravel and Crushed Stone in Switzerland

The Swiss gravel and crushed stone market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild contraction. Gravel and crushed stone consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gravel and Crushed Stone in Switzerland

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Gravel and crushed stone production peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Gravel and Crushed Stone

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, gravel and crushed stone exports from Switzerland soared to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for gravel and crushed stone exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for gravel and crushed stone exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average gravel and crushed stone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gravel and Crushed Stone

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of gravel and crushed stone decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gravel and crushed stone to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, gravel and crushed stone imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest gravel and crushed stone suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average gravel and crushed stone import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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 at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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