Price for Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland
  4. Exports of Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland

Price for Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates)s amounted to $373 per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates) import price increased by +72.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($486 per ton), while the price for Germany ($359 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates)s stood at $2,241 per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 1,326% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $22,500 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($4,040 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy totaled $2,094 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 2.9K tons of kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates)s were imported into Switzerland; with a decrease of -30.6% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.2K tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates) imports contracted notably to $1.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.4M, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Import of Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany970916997617-14.0%
France10412235342760.1%
China0.40.6N/A35.4345.6%
Others70.798.540.610.7-46.7%
Total1,1461,1371,3911,090-1.7%

Top Suppliers of Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) to Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Germany (1717.2 tons)
  2. France (1125.5 tons)
  3. China (72.8 tons)

Exports of Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates)s was finally on the rise to reach 659 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction.

In value terms, kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates) exports surged to $1.5K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp decline.

Export of Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
ItalyN/A0.70.71.336.3%
AustriaN/AN/AN/A0.20%
Sweden50.2N/AN/AN/A0%
FranceN/A12.2N/AN/A0%
Others0.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Total50.413.00.71.5-69.0%

Top Export Markets for Kieserite, Epsomite (Natural Magnesium Sulphates) from Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Italy (609.0 kg)
  2. Austria (50.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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