Germany: Ethylene Oxide Market 2025

Ethylene Oxide Market Size in Germany

The German ethylene oxide market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ethylene Oxide Production in Germany

In value terms, ethylene oxide production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene Oxide Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of oxirane (ethylene oxide) were exported from Germany; growing by 3.2% against 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene oxide exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for ethylene oxide exports from Germany, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, ethylene oxide exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+1.6% per year) and Slovakia (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for oxirane (ethylene oxide) exports from Germany, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.9% per year) and Slovakia (+2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene oxide export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ethylene Oxide Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of oxirane (ethylene oxide) increased by 4.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene oxide imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene oxide imports to Germany, together accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest ethylene oxide suppliers to Germany, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +25.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 ethylene oxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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