Switzerland: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Switzerland

The Swiss market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Switzerland

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 107%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were exported from Switzerland; with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Switzerland, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+3.5% per year) and Belgium (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Switzerland, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+13.6% per year) and China (+9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. 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, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Israel (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Switzerland

Imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations into Switzerland soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 149% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Switzerland, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.6% per year) and France (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Switzerland, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.1% per year) and Italy (+5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -57.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 192%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($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 (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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