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Switzerland: Slate Market 2024

Slate Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss slate market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Slate consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Slate Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of slate increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Sweden (X kg) were the main destinations of slate exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for slate exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average slate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Italy (X%).

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Slate Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of slate imported into Switzerland reduced slightly to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, slate imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of slate to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, slate imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of slate to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($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 France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average slate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for slate in the world?

The country with the largest volume of slate consumption was Sudan, comprising approx. 81% of total volume. Moreover, slate consumption in Sudan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, more than tenfold.

What are the largest producers of slate in the world?

Sudan constituted the country with the largest volume of slate production, accounting for 80% of total volume. Moreover, slate production in Sudan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan, with a 3.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of slate to Switzerland?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of slate to Switzerland, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain, with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of slate from Switzerland?

In value terms, Italy emerged as the key foreign market for slate exports from Switzerland, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain, with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with less than 0.1% share.

What is the average export price for slate in Switzerland?

In 2022, the average slate export price amounted to $1,165 per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for slate in Switzerland?

The average slate import price stood at $203 per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the slate market in Switzerland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08114000 - Slate, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

Switzerland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023