Switzerland: Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market 2025

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market Size in Switzerland

After four years of growth, the Swiss sulphides of non-metals market decreased by -21.9% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Sulphides of non-metals consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Sulphides of non-metals production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide decreased by -3.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 207% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 266%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons) was the main destination for sulphides of non-metals exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphides of non-metals exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Israel amounted to -16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+28.2% per year) and Italy (+56.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide exports from Switzerland, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +119.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (-9.4% per year) and Italy (-7.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphides of non-metals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 253% 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 export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 France (+70.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide decreased by -91.9% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 399%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of sulphides of non-metals to Switzerland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphides of non-metals imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to -1.4%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide to Switzerland, comprising 20% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphides of non-metals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 252% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a strong increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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