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Nov 29, 2023

Significant Decrease in Match Import Value to $537K in August 2023, Germany

Germany Matches Imports

In August 2023, approximately 119 tons of matches were imported into Germany; reducing by -39.6% on the previous month. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 when imports increased by 213% against the previous month.

In value terms, matches imports contracted remarkably to $537K (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when imports increased by 102% month-to-month. Germany Matches Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRY	Import Value of Matches in Germany (thousand USD)
COUNTRY	Aug 2022	Sep 2022	Oct 2022	Nov 2022	Dec 2022	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	Mar 2023	Apr 2023	May 2023	Jun 2023	Jul 2023	Aug 2023
China	522	642	312	284	256	307	354	109	56.0	222	164	215	187
Turkey	189	195	146	157	104	98.9	112	84.7	151	152	137	134	124
India	216	166	303	179	172	134	221	73.9	105	287	105	161	57.3
Netherlands	229	5.4	2.1	48.9	167	146	118	126	< 0.1	44.7	3.0	45.8	50.0
Hungary	135	68.5	213	291	392	286	45.7	46.6	7.5	275	35.9	62.6	37.6
Others	61.3	45.4	371	114	324	335	78.7	49.2	197	64.6	28.2	45.5	81.4
Total	1,353	1,122	1,346	1,074	1,416	1,306	930	489	517	1,045	474	664	537

Imports by Country

China (51 tons), India (34 tons) and the Netherlands (15 tons) were the main suppliers of matches imports to Germany, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Turkey and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.5%.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of -5.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest matches suppliers to Germany were China ($187K), Turkey ($124K) and India ($57K), with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of -3.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In August 2023, the matches price amounted to $4,505 per ton (CIF, Germany), growing by 34% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from August 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, matches import price increased by +34.0% against July 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 59% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,162 per ton. From May 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($18,579 per ton), while the price for India ($1,696 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 20512000 - Matches (excluding Bengal matches and other pyrotechnic products)

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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
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2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

Germany - Matches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Significant Decrease in Match Import Value to $537K in August 2023, Germany

Germany Matches Imports

Imports by Country

Import Prices by Country

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

8. IMPORTS

9. EXPORTS

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

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