Switzerland: Talcum Powder Market 2024

Talcum Powder Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Swiss talcum powder market, when its value increased by 16% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Talcum Powder Production in Switzerland

In value terms, talcum powder production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Talcum powder production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Talcum Powder Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use exported from Switzerland contracted modestly to X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 79%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for talcum powder exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, talcum powder exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+14.6% per year) and Poland (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for talcum powder exports from Switzerland, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+68.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+17.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average talcum powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Austria (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talcum Powder Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 6.8%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of talcum powder imports to Switzerland, together comprising 50% of total imports. Thailand, Italy, the United States and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Thailand (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest talcum powder suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, China, Poland and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average talcum powder import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, talcum powder import price decreased by -29.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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