Germany: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Germany

The German mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Germany

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Germany

Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Germany contracted to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -5.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Germany, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +10.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+1.2% per year) and China (+6.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Germany, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland stood at +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+0.4% per year) and China (+4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Guatemala (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were imported into Germany; waning by -9.5% on 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by +0.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Germany, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +49.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-10.7% per year) and Egypt (+12.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Germany, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +40.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-13.8% per year) and Egypt (+10.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Egypt ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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