Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland
4. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $9,336 per ton, surging by 11% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 35% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $13,339 per ton. From May 2023 to December 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($79,811 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,992 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $19,438 per ton, which is down by -8.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 327% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $203K per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($172K per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($14,052 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in purchases abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which increased by 89% to 5.1K tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses skyrocketed to $33M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Netherlands (2323.4 tons)
2. India (496.8 tons)
3. Germany (444.8 tons)
4. Finland (353.6 tons)
5. Ukraine (290.4 tons)
6. United States (258.3 tons)
7. Brazil (165.0 tons)
8. United Kingdom (138.2 tons)
9. Italy (93.6 tons)
10. Spain (78.8 tons)
11. France (56.9 tons)
12. China (55.5 tons)
13. Norway (40.5 tons)

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in shipments abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which increased by 48% to 1.1K tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded 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 quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses surged to $18M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% 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 +57.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids from Switzerland in 2022:

1. United States (313.6 tons)
2. France (297.9 tons)
3. Germany (158.7 tons)
4. Sweden (58.3 tons)
5. Austria (56.5 tons)
6. Belgium (48.9 tons)
7. South Korea (32.5 tons)
8. United Kingdom (26.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform