Switzerland: Pyrites Market 2022

Pyrites Market Size in Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, the Swiss pyrites market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption posted strong growth. Pyrites consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of pyrites decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pyrites exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malta (X tonnes) was the main destination for pyrites exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Malta was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Malta was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pyrites export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Malta.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malta amounted to X% per year.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in overseas purchases of pyrites, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pyrites imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tonnes) constituted the largest pyrites supplier to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pyrites imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +X%.

In value terms, the largest pyrites suppliers to Switzerland were Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X Netherlands, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pyrites import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform