Germany: Vulcanised Rubber Mats Market 2024

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German vulcanised rubber mats market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.6%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Production in Germany

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.7% against the previous year. Vulcanised rubber mats production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +90.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of vulcanised rubber mats exports from Germany, together comprising 47% of total exports. France, Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, the United States, Sweden, Italy and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +44.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber exports from Germany, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+18.6% per year) and France (-0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vulcanised rubber mats export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the United States (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber were imported into Germany; rising by 27% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of vulcanised rubber mats imports to Germany, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Poland, the UK, Canada, France, Hungary, Russia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +43.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vulcanised rubber mats suppliers to Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, India, France, the UK, Russia, Canada, Sri Lanka, Hungary and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +38.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average vulcanised rubber mats import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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