Germany: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Germany

The German gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market was estimated at $X in 2021, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Germany

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.6%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, which increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +105.6% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +98.1% against 2014 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. France, Switzerland, Poland, Denmark and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. Switzerland, Luxembourg, Denmark, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +26.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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, anhydrite and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 8.8% 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, 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 (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Germany

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by 14% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports to Germany, with a combined 66% share of total imports. France, Spain, the Czech Republic and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +425.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic and Norway, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +299.5%, 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 gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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