Switzerland: Beryl Market 2024

Beryl Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss beryl market decreased by -11.4% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Beryl consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Beryl Production in Switzerland

In value terms, beryl production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep contraction. Beryl production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Beryl Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Beryl exports from Switzerland soared to X kg in 2021, increasing by 105% on the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 492% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beryl exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 607%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X kg) was the main destination for beryl exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, beryl exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (0.0% per year) and Germany (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for beryl exports from Switzerland, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (0.0% per year) and Germany (+5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average beryl export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -64.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 494% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+153.1%).

Beryl Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of beryl decreased by -52.3% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 634%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beryl imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 1,025%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of beryl to Switzerland, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, beryl imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -32.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and France (-28.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beryl to Switzerland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -35.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-30.3% per year) and Germany (-10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average beryl import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 63% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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