The forecasted direct material inputs for Clays and Kaolin in Switzerland from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent decline from 1.25 million metric tons in 2024 to 1.08 million metric tons in 2028. This represents a year-on-year reduction of approximately 4% to 5%. In 2023, the actual value stood at 1.30 million metric tons, indicating a declining trend starting from 2024. The average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period suggests a yearly decrease of 3.7% in material inputs.
Future trends to watch for include potential fluctuations in global demand due to industrial applications and technological advances, as well as policy changes regarding material extraction and import regulations, which could impact the supply and demand dynamics in this sector.
