Switzerland: Market for Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys 2024

Market Size for Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys in Switzerland

The Swiss ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys market dropped to $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys in Switzerland

In value terms, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys

Exports from Switzerland

In 2023, approx. X tons of ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys were exported from Switzerland; surging by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports rose notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys

Imports into Switzerland

In 2023, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys imports into Switzerland declined to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys imports reduced modestly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Slovenia, the UK, Turkey and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys suppliers to Switzerland were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Slovenia, Turkey, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2023, the average ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform