Switzerland: Ammonium Chloride Market 2024

Ammonium Chloride Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss ammonium chloride market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 33% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +117.0% against 2014 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ammonium Chloride Production in Switzerland

In value terms, ammonium chloride production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Ammonium chloride production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of ammonium chloride were exported from Switzerland; jumping by 35% against 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +35.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 119%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ammonium chloride exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for ammonium chloride exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, ammonium chloride exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+30.0% per year) and the UK (+9.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ammonium chloride exports from Switzerland, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+23.1% per year) and the UK (+10.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ammonium chloride export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, ammonium chloride export price increased by +17.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 67%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ammonium Chloride Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of ammonium chloride were imported into Switzerland; surging by 227% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ammonium chloride imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of ammonium chloride imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 84% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, the Czech Republic, Italy and France, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +393.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest ammonium chloride suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 81% of total imports. The Czech Republic, China, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +301.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ammonium chloride import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -17.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 85%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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