Switzerland: Chlorides Market 2024

Chlorides Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss chlorides market rose markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.3% 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). In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chlorides Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +56.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of chlorides exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 85% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +203.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chlorides exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +157.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chlorides export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chlorides export price decreased by -7.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 44%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chlorides Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) imported into Switzerland surged to X tons, picking up by 17% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of chlorides imports to Switzerland, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +38.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chlorides suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +39.4%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average chlorides import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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