Switzerland: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss lead market stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Production in Switzerland

In value terms, lead production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in shipments abroad of lead, which decreased by -87.3% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,113%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,042%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X kg) was the main destination for lead exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), threefold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa stood at -19.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-23.6% per year) and Spain (-15.1% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lead exports from Switzerland, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa amounted to -24.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-8.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 225% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+42.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas purchases of lead, which decreased by -16.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 87% of total imports. Bulgaria, the UK and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +111.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest lead suppliers to Switzerland were Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 87% of total imports. Bulgaria, the UK and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +112.9%, 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 2022, the average lead import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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