Switzerland: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market 2024

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss styrene-acrylonitrile market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% 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). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Styrene-acrylonitrile consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Styrene-acrylonitrile exports from Switzerland shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for styrene-acrylonitrile exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, styrene-acrylonitrile exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average styrene-acrylonitrile export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) imported into Switzerland reduced to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of styrene-acrylonitrile imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Austria, Hungary and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest styrene-acrylonitrile suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Austria, South Korea and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, styrene-acrylonitrile import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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