Switzerland: Lead Ore Market 2022

Lead Ore Market Size in Switzerland

After nine years of growth, the Swiss lead ore market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2012 indices. Lead ore consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Lead Ore Exports

Exports from Switzerland

For the fifth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in shipments abroad of lead ores, which decreased by -X% to X kg in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for lead ore exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lead ore exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lead ore export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Ore Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of lead ores, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, lead ore imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Namibia (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead ore imports to Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +X value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead ore to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lead ore import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (-X%).

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