Switzerland - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Switzerland - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Clay Price in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

  1. Clay Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
  2. Clay Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
  3. Clay Imports in Switzerland
  4. Clay Exports in Switzerland

Clay Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $275 per ton, picking up by 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $299 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($854 per ton), while the price for Germany ($155 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average clay export price amounted to $1,843 per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 80% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Canada ($6,841 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($885 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 Brazil (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports in Switzerland

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of clays decreased by -7.5% to 66K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 72K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports amounted to $18M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Clay in Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany4.34.75.34.73.0%
United States2.12.02.43.316.3%
Czech Republic2.02.02.62.811.9%
France1.82.01.91.7-1.9%
UkraineN/AN/A1.41.2-14.3%
United Kingdom1.10.80.81.0-3.1%
Netherlands0.60.91.10.75.3%
Others2.22.02.72.88.4%
Total14.114.418.218.28.9%

Top Suppliers of Clay to Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Germany (30.4K tons)
  2. France (9.0K tons)
  3. Czech Republic (8.6K tons)
  4. Ukraine (4.5K tons)
  5. United States (3.8K tons)
  6. United Kingdom (2.6K tons)
  7. Netherlands (2.1K tons)

Clay Exports in Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas shipments of clays, which decreased by -21.1% to 932 tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -4.8% was in 2020.

In value terms, clay exports reduced modestly to $1.7M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.7M, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Export of Clay in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany21124542535719.2%
Slovenia22449.91622625.4%
Belgium1201381351446.3%
Hungary155194192141-3.1%
France79.597.813713017.8%
United Kingdom29.83.68.499.849.6%
South Africa60.711250.899.417.9%
Slovakia75.310214320.3-35.4%
Austria26912616.87.9-69.1%
Others495404475457-2.6%
Total1,7201,4721,7451,718-0.0%

Top Export Markets for Clay from Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Germany (291.8 tons)
  2. Slovenia (218.4 tons)
  3. Hungary (90.7 tons)
  4. Belgium (81.1 tons)
  5. France (69.7 tons)
  6. United Kingdom (23.4 tons)
  7. Slovakia (23.0 tons)
  8. South Africa (19.5 tons)
  9. Austria (5.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Switzerland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08122140 - Kaolin
  • Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
  • Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
  • Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
  • Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths

Country coverage:

  • Switzerland

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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