Switzerland: Market for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium 2025

Market Size for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss phosphorus, arsenic and selenium market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Phosphorus, arsenic and selenium consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 76,827%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 56,956% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from Switzerland, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark was relatively modest.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from Switzerland, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -94.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 191%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+90.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium increased by 29% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports to Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +10.9%).

In value terms, the largest phosphorus, arsenic and selenium suppliers to Switzerland were Kazakhstan ($X) and Vietnam ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +10.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 6.8% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-0.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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