Germany: Bituminous Mixtures Market 2024

Bituminous Mixtures Market Size in Germany

After three years of decline, the German bituminous mixtures market increased by 1.1% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bituminous Mixtures Production in Germany

In value terms, bituminous mixtures production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. Bituminous mixtures production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Bituminous Mixtures Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of bituminous mixtures increased by 65% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for bituminous mixtures exports from Germany, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, bituminous mixtures exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+5.7% per year) and Switzerland (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for bituminous mixtures exports from Germany, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-4.0% per year) and Poland (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bituminous mixtures export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -26.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+27.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bituminous Mixtures Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, bituminous mixtures imports into Germany soared to X tons, picking up by 29% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of bituminous mixtures imports to Germany, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +62.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bituminous mixtures to Germany, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+59.8% per year) and the UK (-7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bituminous mixtures import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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