Switzerland: Copper Powder Market 2025

Copper Powder Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss copper powder market increased by 32% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Copper powder consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Copper Powder Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of copper powders and flakes exported from Switzerland soared to X tons, picking up by 76% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 345% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper powder exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 304%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for copper powder exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, copper powder exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), eightfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+6.1% per year) and Thailand (-17.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for copper powders and flakes exports from Switzerland, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.2% per year) and Thailand (-9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper powder export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Thailand (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Powder Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of copper powders and flakes increased by 24% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper powder imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest copper powder supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, copper powder imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+0.6% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper powders and flakes to Switzerland, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.9% per year) and the UK (-4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average copper powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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