Switzerland: Market for Polyesters in Primary Forms (excluding Polyacetals, Polyethers, Epoxide Resins, Polycarbonates, Alkyd Resins, Polyethylene Terephthalate, other Unsaturated Polyesters) 2024

Market Size for Polyesters in Primary Forms (excluding Polyacetals, Polyethers, Epoxide Resins, Polycarbonates, Alkyd Resins, Polyethylene Terephthalate, other Unsaturated Polyesters) in Switzerland

The Swiss polyesters in primary forms market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed perceptible growth. Polyesters in primary forms consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Polyesters in Primary Forms (excluding Polyacetals, Polyethers, Epoxide Resins, Polycarbonates, Alkyd Resins, Polyethylene Terephthalate, other Unsaturated Polyesters) in Switzerland

In value terms, polyesters in primary forms production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Polyesters in primary forms production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Polyesters in Primary Forms (excluding Polyacetals, Polyethers, Epoxide Resins, Polycarbonates, Alkyd Resins, Polyethylene Terephthalate, other Unsaturated Polyesters)

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of polyesters in primary forms (excluding polyacetals, polyethers, epoxide resins, polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyethylene terephthalate, other unsaturated polyesters) were exported from Switzerland; waning by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyesters in primary forms exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for polyesters in primary forms exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, polyesters in primary forms exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for polyesters in primary forms (excluding polyacetals, polyethers, epoxide resins, polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyethylene terephthalate, other unsaturated polyesters) exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average polyesters in primary forms export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polyesters in Primary Forms (excluding Polyacetals, Polyethers, Epoxide Resins, Polycarbonates, Alkyd Resins, Polyethylene Terephthalate, other Unsaturated Polyesters)

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of polyesters in primary forms (excluding polyacetals, polyethers, epoxide resins, polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyethylene terephthalate, other unsaturated polyesters), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, polyesters in primary forms imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of polyesters in primary forms imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polyesters in primary forms (excluding polyacetals, polyethers, epoxide resins, polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyethylene terephthalate, other unsaturated polyesters) to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average polyesters in primary forms import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform