Switzerland: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2024

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in Switzerland

In 2020, the Swiss acyclic hydrocarbons market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Production in Switzerland

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons production reduced to $X in 2020 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2020, overseas shipments of acyclic hydrocarbons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons exports declined sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, exports faced a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total exports. Singapore, Indonesia, China, the UK, Pakistan, the Netherlands and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for acyclic hydrocarbons exported from Switzerland were India ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Singapore, China, the Netherlands, Indonesia, the UK, Pakistan and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average acyclic hydrocarbons export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Acyclic hydrocarbons imports into Switzerland was estimated at X tons in 2020, surging by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons imports dropped slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest acyclic hydrocarbons supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, acyclic hydrocarbons imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of acyclic hydrocarbons to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average acyclic hydrocarbons import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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