Germany: Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Market 2024

Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German non-rolled bitumen products market decreased by -6.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable increase. Non-rolled bitumen products consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Production in Germany

In value terms, non-rolled bitumen products production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +31.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-rolled bitumen products decreased by -14.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after seven years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-rolled bitumen products exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of non-rolled bitumen products exports from Germany, with a combined 54% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Slovakia, Portugal, Poland, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-rolled bitumen products exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Slovakia, Poland, Portugal, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +11.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-rolled bitumen products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-rolled bitumen products export price increased by +61.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-rolled bitumen products decreased by -18.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-rolled bitumen products imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest non-rolled bitumen products supplier to Germany, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, non-rolled bitumen products imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia amounted to +81.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+106.2% per year) and Poland (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-rolled bitumen products to Germany, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovakia totaled +74.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+81.9% per year) and Poland (+23.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-rolled bitumen products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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