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Electric Utilities in Switzerland - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

CH-D351 April 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€74.2bn

2019-2024 12.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

28,680

2019-2024 0.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

389

2019-2024 0.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Electric Utilities in Switzerland market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Switzerland compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Switzerland

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#12 In Europe
Business
#29 In Europe
Employees
#15 In Europe
Wages
#9 In Europe

The Electric Utilities in Switzerland ranks 12nd in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€74.2bn). Revenue received by operators in Switzerland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (12.9 %) most comparable to...

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024

Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland in 2024?

The market size of the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland is €74.2bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Electric Utilities in Switzerland industry in 2024?

There are 389 businesses in the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland has been growing at a CAGR of 12.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Electric Utilities market in Switzerland?

The biggest companies operating in the Electric Utilities market in Switzerland are Enel SpA, E.ON SE and Uniper SE

What does the Electric Utilities in Switzerland include?

Electricity production and Electricity transmission are part of the Electric Utilities industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Electric Utilities in Switzerland?

The company holding the most market share in Switzerland is Enel SpA.

How competitive is the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Electric Utilities industry in Switzerland.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

The industry generates electric power and is responsible for its transmission from generating facilities to distribution centres, which deliver electricity to end users.

What's included in this industry?

Electricity productionElectricity transmissionElectricity distributionElectricity supply

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

351 - Electric power generation, transmission and distribution in Switzerland

Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Electric Utilities in Switzerland
  • Employees in the Electric Utilities in Switzerland
  • Business in the Electric Utilities in Switzerland
  • Profit in the Electric Utilities in Switzerland

Current Performance

Analysis

How does this country's performance compare to Europe?


Life Cycle

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

International Trade

Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
ANALYSIS

What is the competitive landscape in Europe?

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

European utilities are highly regulated to protect consumers and promote sustainability. Mandates on renewable energy, emissions reductions, and consumer protections ensure a balance between environmental goals and market stability.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Electric Utilities in Switzerland industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Soaring prices have had a mixed impact on profitability. Suppliers have had to shoulder whole price increases since the start of the energy crisis, while renewable generators have collected higher profits from electricity sold to the wholesale market.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Electric Utilities in Switzerland industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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