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Switzerland - Clay Building Bricks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Switzerland - 2023

Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $597 per thousand units, reducing by -12.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 19% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $810 per thousand units in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($3.1 per unit), while the price for Austria ($239 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $0.5 per unit in 2022, shrinking by -48.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 156% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1.5 per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($0.8 per unit), while the average price for exports to Austria ($0.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Switzerland

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Switzerland reduced to 24M units in 2022, with a decrease of -6.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable curtailment. The smallest decline of -2.1% was in 2021. Imports peaked at 26M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reached $16M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $17M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	9.6	13.3	11.0	11.7	6.8%
Austria	1.5	1.4	2.0	1.9	8.2%
Denmark	0.8	1.1	0.7	0.9	4.0%
Italy	1.0	0.7	0.7	0.6	-15.7%
Belgium	0.3	0.3	0.1	0.4	10.1%
Others	0.2	0.2	0.7	0.3	14.5%
Total	13.4	17.1	15.3	15.9	5.9%

Top Suppliers of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks to Switzerland in 2022:

Germany (12.1M units)
Austria (8.7M units)
Italy (1.6M units)
Denmark (0.6M units)
Belgium (0.4M units)

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Switzerland

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -43.5% to 61K units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 108K units, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports reduced notably to $28K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $96K, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Export of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	20.6	12.2	44.7	13.1	-14.0%
Italy	0.1	1.9	27.5	6.3	297.9%
China	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.1	0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	2.7	N/A	N/A	1.5	-17.8%
Ghana	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.1	0%
Austria	N/A	0.4	N/A	0.6	22.5%
Belgium	N/A	14.3	3.5	N/A	-75.5%
France	1.6	0.9	N/A	N/A	-43.8%
Denmark	19.4	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Portugal	N/A	13.7	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	2.8	10.5	20.1	N/A	167.9%
Total	47.3	53.9	95.8	27.7	-16.3%

Top Export Markets for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks from Switzerland in 2022:

Italy (19.1K units)
Germany (16.6K units)
China (12.9K units)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (6.2K units)
Austria (4.1K units)
Ghana (2.4K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks 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 23321110 - Non-refractory clay building bricks (excluding of siliceous fossil meals or earths)

Country coverage:

Switzerland

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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. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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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
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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
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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
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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