Switzerland: Salt Market 2022

Salt Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swiss salt market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate measured growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Salt Production in Switzerland

In value terms, salt production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Salt Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of salt and pure sodium chloride exported from Switzerland fell sharply to X tonnes, waning by -X% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, salt exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for salt exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, salt exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average salt export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Salt Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, salt imports into Switzerland amounted to X tonnes, surging by X% on 2020. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, salt imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of salt imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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 +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest salt suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +X%, 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

In 2021, the average salt import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per tonne), while the price for Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform