Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland
4. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses stood at $37,539 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($55,237 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($29,615 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 Egypt (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses amounted to $4,155 per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $12,291 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($9,917 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,732 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland

In 2022, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses from Switzerland contracted rapidly to 33 tons, declining by -31.4% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 47 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses declined to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.4M, and then fell in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts from Switzerland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (11.1 tons)
2. United States (6.7 tons)
3. France (6.0 tons)
4. Germany (2.7 tons)
5. Poland (1.4 tons)
6. Czech Republic (1.1 tons)
7. Spain (0.8 tons)
8. Greece (0.5 tons)
9. Italy (0.1 tons)

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 290 tons of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses were imported into Switzerland; growing by 8.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses soared to $1.2M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +24.9% 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 +95.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Belgium (152.4 tons)
2. Spain (48.2 tons)
3. Italy (36.1 tons)
4. Netherlands (31.6 tons)
5. Germany (13.3 tons)
6. China (4.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform