Market research

Newsprint market in Switzerland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss newsprint market volume grew to 229 thousand tons in 2019, before entering a period of sustained decline. Production fell sharply from over 400 thousand tons in 2019 to 270 thousand tons in 2023, while market size contracted to 133 thousand tons over the same period.

By 2024, the market was shaped by a continued shift toward digital media and hybrid work models. The introduction of new digital print solutions and a strong demand for secure, on-premise Managed Print Services reduced traditional paper consumption. Furthermore, gross advertising print volume slightly decreased, reflecting changing media preferences.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Switzerland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production newsprint in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Switzerland ranked as the 14th largest producer of newsprint between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Switzerland produced 289.3 K t of newsprint, marking a sharp year-on-year decline of 29.0%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 33.2%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 12.6%. The only notable increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.0%)	6.8%	(29.0%)	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Switzerland's newsprint production volume dropped. In 2020, the output was valued at 146.2 M $ US, reflecting a 39.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production declined by 34.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 240.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	4.2%	(39.2%)	(13.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports newsprint from Switzerland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Switzerland exported 219.6 K t of newsprint, representing a 16.4% decline from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 46.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -18.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 at 35.7%, while 2019 saw a minimal increase of 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.7%)	0.1%	(16.4%)	(18.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Switzerland's newsprint exports in volume terms were Germany, Italy, and France, collectively accounting for 82.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Newsprint exports from Switzerland declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 111.0 M $ US, down 28.4% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 47.4%, with a CAGR of -19.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.7%)	(2.3%)	(28.4%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Germany (44.8% of export value), Italy (30.6%), and France (7.4%) together absorbed 82.8% of Switzerland's total newsprint export value, solidifying their position as the primary destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Switzerland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports newsprint to Switzerland

Imports in kind, K t

The import market displayed an unstable trend over this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland imported 81.7 K t of newsprint, a 3.5% decrease from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 84.7 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 244.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	244.3%	3.5%	(3.5%)	50.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, France (51.1% of import volume), Austria (15.7%), and Finland (10.3%) remained the key partners for Switzerland's newsprint imports, together making up 77.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The import market showed volatility during the observed timeframe. Imports hit their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold gap. In 2020, cross-border shipments of newsprint to Switzerland totaled 42.3 M $ US, a 14.4% decline from 2019. The maximum value was in 2019 at 49.4 M $ US, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 138.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	138.7%	7.4%	(14.4%)	29.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (52.7% of import value), Austria (14.8%), and Finland (10.1%) together accounted for 77.7% of Switzerland's total newsprint import value, maintaining their status as the main sources.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Switzerland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io