Switzerland: Oxides And Hydroxides Market 2024

Oxides And Hydroxides Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss oxides and hydroxides market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 32% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oxides And Hydroxides Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, oxides and hydroxides exports from Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 127% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oxides and hydroxides exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of oxides and hydroxides exports from Switzerland, with a combined 85% share 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 Poland (with a CAGR of +200.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides exports from Switzerland, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled +163.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-25.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average oxides and hydroxides export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -27.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 115% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Bangladesh (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oxides And Hydroxides Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides imported into Switzerland surged to X tons, picking up by 26% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, oxides and hydroxides imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of oxides and hydroxides to Switzerland, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, oxides and hydroxides imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+6.4% per year) and Russia (+24.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides to Switzerland, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.6% per year) and Japan (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average oxides and hydroxides import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($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 (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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