Germany: Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Market 2025

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Market Size in Germany

The German aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 63% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Production in Germany

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 73%. Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures decreased by -14.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports from Germany, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports from Germany, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 51% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 66%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (-0.0%).

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures decreased by -18.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -29.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures imports to Germany, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Norway, Russia, Spain, Israel and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +39.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Norway, Russia, Spain, Israel and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of +37.1%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 35% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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