The mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp production in Switzerland stood at 85.8 thousand metric tons in 2023. The forecasted data for the forthcoming years indicate a slight decline in production. Specifically, it is expected to decrease to 85.2 thousand metric tons in 2024, 84.59 thousand metric tons in 2025, 84.11 thousand metric tons in 2026, 83.72 thousand metric tons in 2027, and 83.41 thousand metric tons in 2028.
The year-on-year percentage variations are as follows:
- 2024: -0.70%
- 2025: -0.75%
- 2026: -0.57%
- 2027: -0.46%
- 2028: -0.37%
Analyzing the trend over the last two years (2023 to 2025), there is a notable average annual decline of approximately 1.41%. Over the entire forecast period of 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests an average yearly decline of 0.52%.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements in the production process that could affect efficiency and output, shifts in global demand for wood pulp, changes in environmental regulations, and raw material availability. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in predicting the long-term trajectory of mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp production in Switzerland.
