Germany: Fungicide And Bactericide Market 2025

Fungicide And Bactericide Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German fungicide and bactericide market decreased by -30.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Fungicide and bactericide consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Fungicide And Bactericide Production in Germany

In value terms, fungicide and bactericide production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 15%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fungicide And Bactericide Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments exported from Germany expanded to X tons, growing by 4.4% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fungicide and bactericide exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 9.2% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for fungicide and bactericide exports from Germany, with a 18% share of total exports. Moreover, fungicide and bactericide exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+23.1% per year) and Russia (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments exports from Germany, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+19.7% per year) and Ukraine (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fungicide and bactericide export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 India (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fungicide And Bactericide Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of fungicides, bactericides and seed treatments increased by 26% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fungicide and bactericide imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of fungicide and bactericide imports to Germany, with a combined 77% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Hungary, Belgium, Israel, the UK and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +20.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fungicide and bactericide suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, the UK, Israel and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +31.0%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fungicide and bactericide import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($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 (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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