Germany: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2024

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in Germany

The German acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Production in Germany

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 43%. Acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons decreased by -7.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports from Germany, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Austria, the UK, the Czech Republic, Poland, India, Greece, Russia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Germany, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +15.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-4.5% per year) and the UK (+4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Hungary (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons increased by 8.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 66%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives supplier to Germany, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.2% per year) and China (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons to Germany, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +17.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.2% per year) and China (-7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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