Switzerland: Market for Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes 2024

Market Size for Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss prepared additives for cements market increased by 7.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Prepared additives for cements consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes in Switzerland

In value terms, prepared additives for cements production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Prepared additives for cements production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes decreased by -34.2% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared additives for cements exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for prepared additives for cements exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared additives for cements exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+14.1% per year) and France (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes exports from Switzerland, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+28.0% per year) and the United States (+10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average prepared additives for cements export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Italy (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes

Imports into Switzerland

Prepared additives for cements imports into Switzerland shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -13.3% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared additives for cements imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of prepared additives for cements to Switzerland, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared additives for cements imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-14.0% per year) and France (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes to Switzerland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-13.3% per year) and France (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared additives for cements import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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