Switzerland: Zinc Powder Market 2024

Zinc Powder Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss zinc powder market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Powder Production in Switzerland

In value terms, zinc powder production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Zinc powder production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Zinc Powder Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, zinc powder exports from Switzerland dropped notably to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. In general, 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc powder exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase 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 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for zinc powder exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc powder exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for zinc powder exported from Switzerland were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average zinc powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Zinc Powder Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc powder imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc powder imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Bulgaria, Norway and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest zinc powder suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, 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 zinc powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth 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, zinc powder import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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