Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland
4. Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $1,703 per ton in December 2021, reducing by -4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2021 an increase of 99% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,354 per ton in August 2021; however, from September 2021 to December 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($25,231 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,151 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $4,531 per ton, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $5,292 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($20,008 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($1,853 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 China (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland

Imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) into Switzerland rose remarkably to 12K tons in 2022, with an increase of 7.3% against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 12K tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) expanded remarkably to $18M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +27.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +109.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Belgium (4.5K tons)
2. Germany (3.2K tons)
3. Italy (1.5K tons)
4. United Kingdom (0.9K tons)
5. France (0.7K tons)
6. Austria (0.3K tons)
7. Spain (0.3K tons)

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas shipments of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic), which decreased by -8.9% to 676 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of -5.7% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) contracted to $3.1M in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (200.7 tons)
2. Netherlands (166.8 tons)
3. Belgium (70.5 tons)
4. Austria (40.0 tons)
5. Czech Republic (37.9 tons)
6. Hungary (22.1 tons)
7. France (18.4 tons)
8. United Arab Emirates (17.2 tons)
9. Italy (13.2 tons)
10. United Kingdom (12.7 tons)
11. China (12.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform