Switzerland: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss common clay market decreased by -2.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Common clay exports from Switzerland declined significantly to X tons in 2022, waning by -31.8% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 121%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common clay exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -25.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Switzerland, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +101.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for common clay exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +93.4%, 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 common clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+28.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Common clay imports into Switzerland reduced notably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -17.7% on 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 92% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, which accounted for a further 4.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Switzerland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-5.8% per year) and France (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 27% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, common clay import price increased by +85.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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