Germany: Cadmium Market 2024

Cadmium Market Size in Germany

The German cadmium market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 1,897% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cadmium Production in Germany

In value terms, cadmium production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 47%. Cadmium production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cadmium Exports

Exports from Germany

Cadmium exports from Germany shrank markedly to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -17% on 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -10.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 61%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cadmium exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of cadmium exports from Germany, together comprising 88% of total exports. The UK, Canada and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +145.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cadmium exports from Germany, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +36.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-2.3% per year) and Canada (+127.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cadmium export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 50%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Canada (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cadmium Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, cadmium imports into Germany soared to X tons, increasing by 119% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cadmium imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a pronounced increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cadmium to Germany, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, cadmium imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +79.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-6.0% per year) and France (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cadmium to Germany, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +39.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-13.2% per year) and France (+9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cadmium import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -17.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cadmium import price increased by +15.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 UK (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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