Switzerland: Agglomerated Powder Rod Market 2025

Agglomerated Powder Rod Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss agglomerated powder rod market dropped slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 decreased by -5.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Production in Switzerland

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Exports

Exports from Switzerland

For the sixth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in overseas shipments of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder, which increased by 9.7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 134%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 311% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for agglomerated powder rod exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, agglomerated powder rod exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +36.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+52.5% per year) and Bulgaria (+70.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for agglomerated powder rod exported from Switzerland were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +85.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average agglomerated powder rod export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 104%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Italy (+32.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in purchases abroad of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder, which decreased by -11.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 89%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) was the main agglomerated powder rod supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, agglomerated powder rod imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.4% per year) and China (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder to Switzerland, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at -6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.0% per year) and China (+7.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average agglomerated powder rod import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 55%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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