Switzerland: Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Market 2024

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene market increased by 45% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Production in Switzerland

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene production reduced dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a sharp contraction. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) exported from Switzerland surged to X tons, picking up by 55% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 258% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 171%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports from Switzerland, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +34.2%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) exports from Switzerland, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +41.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene export price increased by +65.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 77%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) increased by 228% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene to Switzerland, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+5.1% per year) and France (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) to Switzerland, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+7.3% per year) and France (-5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -68.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 186%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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