Germany: Pyrotechnic Articles Market 2024

Pyrotechnic Articles Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German pyrotechnic articles market decreased by -5.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a noticeable decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pyrotechnic Articles Production in Germany

In value terms, pyrotechnic articles production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period 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 19% against the previous year. Pyrotechnic articles production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Pyrotechnic Articles Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pyrotechnic articles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of pyrotechnic articles exports from Germany, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Thailand, the Netherlands, France, Poland, Denmark, Spain, Singapore, Greece and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pyrotechnic articles exported from Germany were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 39% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Singapore, Denmark, Canada, Poland, Thailand, France, Greece, Spain and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Greece, with a CAGR of +14.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 pyrotechnic articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Greece (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pyrotechnic Articles Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles decreased by -70.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pyrotechnic articles imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw measured growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pyrotechnic articles imports to Germany, together comprising 82% of total imports. Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +46.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles to Germany, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-1.6% per year) and Austria (+40.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pyrotechnic articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 457% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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