Germany: Nitrites Market 2025

Nitrites Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German nitrites market decreased by -11.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw significant growth. Nitrites consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Nitrites Production in Germany

In value terms, nitrites production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Nitrites Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of nitrites, when their volume decreased by -21.6% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nitrites exports fell sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for nitrites exports from Germany, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, nitrites exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-14.8% per year) and France (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for nitrites exports from Germany, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-8.7% per year) and France (-2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average nitrites export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the last seven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nitrites Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of nitrites decreased by -20% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nitrites imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), India (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of nitrites imports to Germany, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nitrites suppliers to Germany were Russia ($X), India ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Poland and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +21.1%, 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

In 2021, the average nitrites import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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