Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland
4. Exports of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland

Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average import price for wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated amounted to $1,096 per ton, remaining stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 an increase of 4.1% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $1,150 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($1,170 per ton) and Portugal ($1,141 per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($939 per ton) and Namibia ($1,017 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average export price for wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated amounted to $214 per ton, shrinking by -63.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $867 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to August 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($1,106 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($172 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 13K tons of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated were imported into Switzerland; growing by 1.7% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 14K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated expanded sharply to $13M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Poland (4.4K tons)
2. Namibia (2.4K tons)
3. Germany (1.6K tons)
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.1K tons)
5. Spain (0.7K tons)
6. Portugal (0.5K tons)
7. France (0.5K tons)
8. South Africa (0.4K tons)
9. Indonesia (0.3K tons)
10. Austria (0.2K tons)

Exports of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated exported from Switzerland skyrocketed to 250 tons, jumping by 337% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated skyrocketed to $194K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal), Whether or Not Agglomerated from Switzerland in 2022:

1. France (138.6 tons)
2. Germany (109.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform