Price for Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland - 2023

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1. Price for Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland
4. Exports of Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland

Price for Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivativeses stood at $15,297 per ton in December 2023, surging by 27% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 63% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $18,918 per ton in October 2023; however, from November 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($109K per ton), while the price for China ($7,761 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivativeses stood at $46,504 per ton in December 2023, declining by -33.5% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 146% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $117K per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($220K per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($18,390 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in overseas purchases of alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivativeses, which increased by 29% to 6.5K tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivativeses skyrocketed to $124M in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (2637.1 tons)
2. China (2331.4 tons)
3. France (603.7 tons)
4. India (374.8 tons)
5. United States (262.7 tons)
6. Spain (110.2 tons)

Exports of Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives in Switzerland

Exports of alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivativeses from Switzerland surged to 1.4K tons in 2022, with an increase of 31% on 2021 figures. In general, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 61%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivativeses expanded rapidly to $84M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +58.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Alcohols; Cyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives from Switzerland in 2022:

1. France (799.9 tons)
2. Germany (128.3 tons)
3. India (105.3 tons)
4. United States (77.4 tons)
5. Spain (52.4 tons)
6. China (48.0 tons)
7. Turkey (46.2 tons)
8. United Kingdom (41.9 tons)
9. Singapore (32.7 tons)
10. Indonesia (17.0 tons)
11. Brazil (16.8 tons)
12. Italy (16.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform