Switzerland: Antimony Oxides Market 2024

Antimony Oxides Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss antimony oxides market contracted sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -29.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Antimony Oxides Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of antimony oxides decreased by -71.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3,245% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antimony oxides exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3,228% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg), Italy (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of antimony oxides exports from Switzerland, together comprising 97% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, which accounted for a further 2.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +3,100.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for antimony oxides exports from Switzerland, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+38.2% per year) and Germany (-8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony oxides export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 73% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 101%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Antimony Oxides Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of antimony oxides were imported into Switzerland; declining by -42.1% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antimony oxides imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of antimony oxides to Switzerland, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, antimony oxides imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to -9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+0.5% per year) and the United States (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of antimony oxides to Switzerland, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 30% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at -9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.0% per year) and the United States (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony oxides import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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