Europe: Metal Pickling Preparations Market 2024

Metal Pickling Preparations Market Size in Europe

The Europe metal pickling preparations market declined to $X in 2021, falling by -9.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by 6.8%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Pickling Preparations Production in Europe

In value terms, metal pickling preparations production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Pickling Preparations Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, the amount of pickling preparations for metal surfaces exported in Europe totaled X tons, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal pickling preparations exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporter of pickling preparations for metal surfaces in Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 39% of total exports in 2021. France (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 50% share of total exports.

Germany was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pickling preparations for metal surfaces exports, with a CAGR of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-1.6%), France (-2.5%), Italy (-3.2%), the Czech Republic (-4.6%), Ukraine (-5.6%) and Poland (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the Czech Republic (-2.2 p.p.), Ukraine (-2.3 p.p.) and Poland (-4.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest metal pickling preparations supplier in Europe, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-3.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Pickling Preparations Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of pickling preparations for metal surfaces decreased by -2.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 5.7% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal pickling preparations imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of pickling preparations for metal surfaces, namely the Czech Republic, Russia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Hungary, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Belarus and Austria, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Denmark (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal pickling preparations importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 31% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +7.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform