Germany: Compound Plasticisers Market 2024

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German compound plasticisers market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild expansion. Compound plasticisers consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Compound Plasticisers Production in Germany

In value terms, compound plasticisers production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Compound plasticisers production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics were exported from Germany; which is down by X% against 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for compound plasticisers exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, compound plasticisers exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for compound plasticisers exported from Germany were France ($X), the United States ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Italy, Belgium, Turkey, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain, the UK, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average compound plasticisers export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after seven years of growth. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of compound plasticisers imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, the UK, Spain, Estonia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest compound plasticisers suppliers to Germany were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average compound plasticisers import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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