Switzerland: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2023

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market decreased by -22% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, when their volume increased by 36% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 77%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 76%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Switzerland, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Switzerland, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+7.3% per year) and Austria (-2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 29%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites decreased by -27.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports reduced notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; 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 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Austria, Japan and the United States, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, the United States, Belgium and Austria, which together accounted for a further 35%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +17.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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