Germany: Dichloromethane Market 2024

Dichloromethane Market Size in Germany

The German dichloromethane market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a noticeable descent. Dichloromethane consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dichloromethane Production in Germany

In value terms, dichloromethane production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 152%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Dichloromethane Exports

Exports from Germany

Dichloromethane exports from Germany expanded significantly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 14% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dichloromethane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of dichloromethane exports from Germany, together comprising 48% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +83.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dichloromethane exported from Germany were India ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 42% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +66.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average dichloromethane export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 42% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price attained 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 Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 India (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dichloromethane Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) imported into Germany surged to X tons, rising by 22% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dichloromethane imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest dichloromethane supplier to Germany, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, dichloromethane imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to -11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+14.5% per year) and Belgium (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) to Germany, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to -7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+16.0% per year) and the United States (+43.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dichloromethane import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dichloromethane import price decreased by -11.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+37.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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