Switzerland: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss graphite market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphite Production in Switzerland

In value terms, graphite production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with a decrease of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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Graphite Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphite (natural) were exported from Switzerland; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphite (natural) exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, graphite imports into Switzerland shrank dramatically to X tons, reducing by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphite to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, graphite imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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