
Germany - Propylene Glycol (Propane-1,2-Diol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Germany Propylene Glycol Exports
In 2023, approx. 169K tons of propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) were exported from Germany; with a decrease of -15.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 311K tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, propylene glycol exports reduced rapidly to $297M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 113%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $645M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Propylene Glycol in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
France | 76.2 | 73.0 | 55.0 | 40.2 | 56.2 | 75.5 | 62.9 | 47.9 | 99.5 | 69.8 | 42.7 |
Ireland | 4.7 | 5.7 | 9.8 | 10.7 | 7.6 | 13.3 | 13.9 | 13.5 | 28.2 | 51.4 | 31.4 |
Belgium | 31.7 | 36.2 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38.8 | 42.1 | 30.6 | 23.8 | 46.7 | 66.1 | 27.6 |
Spain | 35.8 | 37.6 | 34.3 | 27.1 | 31.6 | 41.0 | 36.1 | 29.1 | 55.7 | 51.0 | 26.9 |
Netherlands | 32.1 | 59.7 | 27.6 | 25.3 | 46.8 | 53.2 | 38.2 | 36.4 | 69.3 | 52.8 | 26.1 |
Italy | 46.2 | 49.8 | 38.4 | 25.8 | 42.7 | 49.1 | 37.7 | 25.7 | 68.3 | 45.2 | 22.5 |
United Kingdom | 47.9 | 43.1 | 29.7 | 19.3 | 25.9 | 35.3 | 23.2 | 19.6 | 41.3 | 46.9 | 20.0 |
Poland | 21.3 | 20.3 | 17.3 | 14.0 | 19.0 | 24.7 | 22.3 | 21.7 | 46.9 | 26.6 | 15.0 |
Others | 131 | 140 | 125 | 99.6 | 107 | 128 | 101 | 84.8 | 189 | 153 | 85.0 |
Total | 427 | 465 | 373 | 299 | 375 | 462 | 366 | 303 | 645 | 562 | 297 |
Exports by Country
France (27K tons), Belgium (17K tons) and the Netherlands (16K tons) were the main destinations of propylene glycol exports from Germany, together accounting for 36% of total exports. Ireland, Spain, Italy, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, France ($43M), Ireland ($31M) and Belgium ($28M) were the largest markets for propylene glycol exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 34% share of total exports.
Ireland, with a CAGR of +20.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the propylene glycol price stood at $1,763 per ton (FOB, Germany), falling by -37.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,814 per ton in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Ireland ($2,009 per ton) and Turkey ($2,004 per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($1,547 per ton) and France ($1,554 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the propylene glycol market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20142320 - Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)
Country coverage:
- Germany
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024