Germany: Hydrogen Market 2025

Hydrogen Market Size in Germany

The German hydrogen market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -14.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild shrinkage. Hydrogen consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydrogen Production in Germany

In value terms, hydrogen production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydrogen Exports

Exports from Germany

Hydrogen exports from Germany surged to X cubic meters in 2022, picking up by 15% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hydrogen exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of hydrogen exports from Germany, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hydrogen exported from Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +3.5%, recorded 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 2022, the average hydrogen export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hydrogen Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of hydrogen decreased by -6.5% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydrogen imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of hydrogen imports to Germany, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest hydrogen suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +4.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average hydrogen import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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