Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $0.2 per unit, declining by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $0.4 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($0.2 per unit) and the Netherlands ($0.2 per unit), while the price for China ($0.2 per unit) and France ($0.2 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $0.3 per unit, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $0.3 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Norway ($0.3 per unit) and Austria ($0.3 per unit), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($0.2 per unit) and the UK ($0.3 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in purchases abroad of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables, which increased by 14% to 25M units in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $4.8M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to Switzerland in 2022:

1. France (13.7M units)
2. Spain (5.5M units)
3. China (2.1M units)
4. Germany (1.6M units)
5. Vietnam (0.8M units)
6. Netherlands (0.7M units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables, when their volume decreased by -79.9% to 499K units. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 442% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.5M units, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables contracted sharply to $136K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 461%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $657K, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Austria (225.0K units)
2. United States (127.0K units)
3. Germany (77.8K units)
4. France (29.7K units)
5. United Kingdom (18.0K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform