Switzerland: Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Market 2024

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss halogenated hydrocarbon derivative market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 33% 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +59.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports from Switzerland declined slightly to X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +86.5% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 83%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+20.1% per year) and China (+189.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons exports from Switzerland, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+191.1% per year) and France (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average halogenated hydrocarbon derivative export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 China (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons were imported into Switzerland; growing by 46% on the year before. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest halogenated hydrocarbon derivative supplier to Switzerland, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+8.0% per year) and India (+45.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest halogenated hydrocarbon derivative suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +21.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average halogenated hydrocarbon derivative import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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