Price for Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland
  4. Imports of Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland

Price for Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for bituminous or oil shale and tar sandses stood at $4,044 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -12.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 194%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $4,601 per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +23.5% per year.

Price for Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for bituminous or oil shale and tar sandses stood at $1,134 per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 95%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,166 per ton), while the price for Austria totaled $699 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 7.8 tons of bituminous or oil shale and tar sandses were exported from Switzerland; with an increase of 987% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 3,900%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of bituminous or oil shale and tar sandses surged to $32K in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6,151%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
FranceN/AN/A3.331.7860.6%
OthersN/A0.1N/AN/A0%
TotalN/A0.13.331.71680.4%

Top Export Markets for Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands from Switzerland in 2022:

  1. France (7.8 tons)

Imports of Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 24 tons of bituminous or oil shale and tar sandses were imported into Switzerland; jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 88%.

In value terms, imports of bituminous or oil shale and tar sandses skyrocketed to $28K in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 135%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany10.19.823.126.638.1%
AustriaN/AN/AN/A1.20%
France10.9N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.1N/A0.1N/A0.0%
Total21.29.923.227.89.5%

Top Suppliers of Bituminous or Oil Shale and Tar Sands to Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Germany (22.8 tons)
  2. Austria (1.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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