Germany: Market for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium 2024

Market Size for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Germany

The German phosphorus, arsenic and selenium market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Phosphorus, arsenic and selenium consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Germany

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 47%. Phosphorus, arsenic and selenium production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 45%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from Germany, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at +19.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-14.1% per year) and India (-16.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from Germany, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-20.5% per year) and Belgium (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Denmark (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium were imported into Germany; with an increase of 7.9% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest phosphorus, arsenic and selenium supplier to Germany, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+3.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+105.3% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium to Germany, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan amounted to +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+2.6% per year) and Italy (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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