Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland
4. Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses stood at $13,119 per ton in 2022, surging by 35% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses increased by +88.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 41%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($32,734 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($11,243 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses stood at $11,122 per ton in 2022, dropping by -23.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $14,507 per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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 the United States ($343,727 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($7,453 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 the United States (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland

Imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses into Switzerland surged to 197 tons in 2022, growing by 54% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses surged to $2.6M in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms to Switzerland in 2022:

1. China (102.3 tons)
2. France (45.8 tons)
3. Germany (27.0 tons)
4. Denmark (14.8 tons)
5. Norway (4.8 tons)

Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas shipments of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses, which decreased by -44.6% to 37 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of -8% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses contracted remarkably to $412K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Bangladesh (31.0 tons)
2. Uganda (1.3 tons)
3. Austria (1.1 tons)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.9 tons)
5. Germany (0.8 tons)
6. Venezuela (0.8 tons)
7. Italy (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform