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Switzerland: Steatite Market 2021

Steatite Market Size in Switzerland

In 2019, the Swiss steatite market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Steatite Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2019, the amount of steatites exported from Switzerland soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steatite exports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. Exports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X tons) was the main destination for steatite exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, steatite exports to Iceland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iceland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for steatite exported from Switzerland were Slovenia ($X), Belgium ($X) and Iceland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Slovenia (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2019, the average steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Steatite Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2019, supplies from abroad of steatites was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steatite imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of steatite imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Germany and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Belgium, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest steatite suppliers to Switzerland were Austria ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite consumption in 2019 were China, Germany and Japan, together comprising 32% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite production in 2019 were China, Afghanistan and Finland, with a combined 65% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of steatites to Switzerland?

In value terms, Austria, Belgium and Italy constituted the largest steatite suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of steatites from Switzerland?

In value terms, the largest markets for steatite exported from Switzerland were Slovenia, Belgium and Iceland, together accounting for 85% of total exports.

What is the average export price for steatites in Switzerland?

In 2019, the average steatite export price amounted to $709 per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for steatites in Switzerland?

In 2019, the average steatite import price amounted to $535 per ton, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite market in Switzerland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024