Germany: Activated Carbon Market 2024

Activated Carbon Market Size in Germany

For the sixth consecutive year, the German activated carbon market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 46% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Activated Carbon Production in Germany

In value terms, activated carbon production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Activated Carbon Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of activated carbon from Germany declined modestly to X tons, dropping by -2.9% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, activated carbon exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +21.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of activated carbon exports from Germany, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Turkey, Spain, Denmark, the United States, Belgium, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +17.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for activated carbon exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 25% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +19.6%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average activated carbon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X 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 the UK (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Activated Carbon Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of activated carbon were imported into Germany; with an increase of 24% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, activated carbon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of activated carbon imports to Germany, together comprising 59% of total imports. Belgium, the United States, Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +25.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest activated carbon suppliers to Germany were China ($X), the Philippines ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Italy, France, the UK, Australia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +30.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average activated carbon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X 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 (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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