Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland
4. Imports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland

Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes amounted to $1,373 per ton, falling by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,602 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($637,586 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($9,246 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 Saudi Arabia (+107.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes stood at $27,535 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 70% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 96% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($29,870 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($2,232 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+41.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland

Exports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes from Switzerland declined to 242 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 256 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes contracted to $333K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +34.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $384K, and then shrank in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene from Switzerland in 2022:

1. United States (2.4 tons)
2. India (0.6 tons)
3. Finland (0.1 tons)
4. Austria (0.1 tons)
5. Norway (0.1 tons)

Imports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Switzerland

In 2022, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes into Switzerland reduced markedly to 7.2 tons, with a decrease of -41.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -1.7% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes fell slightly to $198K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The smallest decline of -0.7% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (5.7 tons)
2. Italy (1.2 tons)
3. Belgium (0.1 tons)
4. Netherlands (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform