Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland
  4. Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $598 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The import price peaked at $728 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($1,003 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($363 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $2,089 per ton, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $2,171 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($3,011 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($389 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 Germany (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -1.9% to 993 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.4K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports reached $594K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $750K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Africa2045173382567.9%
UgandaN/AN/AN/A1720%
Brazil86.388.345.658.9-12.0%
Germany40.336.156.934.2-5.3%
Belgium1.30.18.026.1171.8%
Turkey6.016.09.019.247.4%
France56.627.633.97.9-48.1%
Spain38.4N/A0.73.5-55.0%
Zimbabwe90.714.2N/AN/A-84.3%
United States37.117.1N/AN/A-53.9%
Others45.733.547.016.0-29.5%
Total607750539594-0.7%

Top Suppliers of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded to Switzerland in 2022:

  1. South Africa (420.5 tons)
  2. Uganda (308.4 tons)
  3. Germany (69.9 tons)
  4. Brazil (63.0 tons)
  5. Turkey (52.8 tons)
  6. Belgium (42.0 tons)
  7. France (8.3 tons)
  8. Spain (4.3 tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 212 tons of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds were exported from Switzerland; with an increase of 43% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports skyrocketed to $443K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% 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 +87.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy285191254214-9.1%
FranceN/AN/AN/A2120%
AustriaN/A3.113.15.735.6%
Germany27.523.45.24.3-46.1%
Poland4.14.64.31.4-30.1%
Spain11.34.28.91.0-55.4%
Others8.69.27.44.3-20.6%
Total3372362934439.5%

Top Export Markets for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded from Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Italy (128.6 tons)
  2. France (70.5 tons)
  3. Austria (3.8 tons)
  4. Poland (3.6 tons)
  5. Germany (2.7 tons)
  6. Spain (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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