Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland
4. Exports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average aluminium; powders and flakes import price stood at $10,404 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -12.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 59% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $11,880 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($23,690 per ton), while the price for Poland ($4,893 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average aluminium; powders and flakes export price stood at $25,578 per ton in 2022, which is down by -22.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $32,923 per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($43,079 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $5,939 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+10.8%).

Imports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in purchases abroad of aluminium; powders and flakeses, which increased by 4.8% to 257 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes imports reduced to $2.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.9M, and then shrank in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (140.6 tons)
2. Poland (90.8 tons)
3. Austria (15.3 tons)
4. United States (5.8 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland

Aluminium; powders and flakes exports from Switzerland soared to 7.1 tons in 2022, increasing by 19% on the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes exports shrank to $180K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Poland (3.6 tons)
2. Germany (3.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform