Switzerland: Market for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations 2024

Market Size for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss artificial and colloidal graphite market decreased by -41.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in Switzerland

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production plummeted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 110%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, exports of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations from Switzerland soared to X tons, picking up by 15% against 2020. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 9,484% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5,707% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Switzerland, together comprising 42% of total exports. Germany, South Korea, Singapore, Italy, Malaysia, Hungary, Indonesia, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +171.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from Switzerland, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +63.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+45.9% per year) and South Korea (-30.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Japan (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations, when their volume increased by 37% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artificial and colloidal graphite to Switzerland, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.1% per year) and Canada (-1.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations to Switzerland, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: the Netherlands (+4.2% per year) and Canada (-5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -29.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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