Mullite Price in Switzerland - 2023

Mullite Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average mullite import price stood at $1,729 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 India ($3,279 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,154 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mullite Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average mullite export price stood at $1,195 per ton in 2022, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate measured growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,273 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -11.7% per year.

Mullite Imports in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 617 tons of mullites were imported into Switzerland; with an increase of 11% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate slight growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mullite imports skyrocketed to $1.1M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Mullite in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	232	93.8	91.6	398	19.7%
China	222	166	235	260	5.4%
Hungary	127	182	96.2	243	24.1%
India	97.3	N/A	55.5	65.6	-12.3%
Japan	8.7	28.6	72.6	64.4	94.9%
Germany	135	307	326	34.1	-36.8%
Others	1.0	3.3	1.8	1.4	11.9%
Total	824	780	879	1,066	9.0%

Top Suppliers of Mullite to Switzerland in 2022:

China (208.6 tons)
United States (167.6 tons)
Hungary (158.0 tons)
Japan (32.0 tons)
Germany (29.5 tons)
India (20.0 tons)

Mullite Exports in Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of mullites decreased by -72.2% to 646 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 847% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.3 tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, mullite exports reduced notably to $772 in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 718%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $2.6K, and then declined markedly in the following year.