Switzerland: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Switzerland

The Swiss mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market declined markedly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -46.8% 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). In general, consumption recorded a noticeable setback. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes, when their volume decreased by -91.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 428%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 126%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X kg), Slovenia (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main destinations of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Switzerland, together comprising 82% of total exports. Romania, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +154.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Belgium ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest markets for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, France and Poland, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +242.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 227% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Poland (+35.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imported into Switzerland dropped sharply to X tons, declining by -64.2% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 95%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Italy and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +33.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Switzerland, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +28.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.6% per year) and the UK (-16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price increased by +64.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+121.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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