Germany: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Germany

After five years of growth, the German gypsum and anhydrite market decreased by -3.3% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Germany

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of gypsum and anhydrite were exported from Germany; rising by 14% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 +120.5% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +125.7% against 2014 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of gypsum and anhydrite exports from Germany, together accounting for 55% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for gypsum and anhydrite exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 52% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +18.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 gypsum and anhydrite export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Belgium (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of gypsum and anhydrite, when their volume decreased by -53.3% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 418% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 286%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of gypsum and anhydrite imports to Germany, together accounting for 87% of total imports. Morocco and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +151.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to Germany, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria totaled +50.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+93.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+64.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum and anhydrite import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 51% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 77% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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