Germany: Crude Glycerol Market 2025

Crude Glycerol Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German crude glycerol market decreased by -2.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -21.6% against 2018 indices. Crude glycerol consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crude Glycerol Production in Germany

In value terms, crude glycerol production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Crude glycerol production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Crude Glycerol Exports

Exports from Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad of crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes, which increased by 2.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% 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 +37.6% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, crude glycerol exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +104.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of crude glycerol exports from Germany, together comprising 70% of total exports. Italy, China, Poland, Lithuania, Switzerland, Russia, Thailand, the Czech Republic, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +149.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes exports from Germany, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+23.0% per year) and Belgium (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average crude glycerol export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 63% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Netherlands (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Crude Glycerol Imports

Imports into Germany

Crude glycerol imports into Germany declined to X tons in 2021, waning by -15% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crude glycerol imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of crude glycerol imports to Germany, together accounting for 58% of total imports. Austria, Hungary, France, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest crude glycerol suppliers to Germany were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. France, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +28.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average crude glycerol import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, crude glycerol import price increased by +69.8% against 2019 indices. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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