Switzerland: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss organic surface active agent market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild decline. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Switzerland

In value terms, organic surface active agent production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Switzerland

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents increased by 19% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for organic surface active agent exports from Switzerland, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, organic surface active agent exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.9% per year) and France (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from Switzerland, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+17.8% per year) and Belgium (+2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the UK (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were imported into Switzerland; leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agent to Switzerland, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+2.9% per year) and Italy (-1.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Switzerland, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+7.5% per year) and France (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform