Switzerland: Acrylic Polymer Market 2024

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss acrylic polymer market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Acrylic Polymer Production in Switzerland

In value terms, acrylic polymer production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exported from Switzerland dropped sharply to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for acrylic polymer exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, acrylic polymer exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fourfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest acrylic polymer supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, acrylic polymer imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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