Germany: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Germany

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in the German matches market, when its value increased by 14% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Matches consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Production in Germany

In value terms, matches production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of matches decreased by -3.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of matches exports from Germany, together comprising 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Finland, Slovakia and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +66.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for matches exported from Germany were France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, Belgium, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, Hungary, Italy, Finland, Slovakia and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +56.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 matches export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, imports of matches into Germany surged to X tons, picking up by 32% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of matches imports to Germany, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +45.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest matches suppliers to Germany were China ($X), India ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +43.7%, recorded 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 matches import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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