Germany: Silicon Dioxide Market 2024

Silicon Dioxide Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German silicon dioxide market increased by 43% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Silicon dioxide consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silicon Dioxide Production in Germany

In value terms, silicon dioxide production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Silicon dioxide production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Silicon Dioxide Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of silicon dioxide were exported from Germany; surging by 15% against the year before. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silicon dioxide exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of silicon dioxide exports from Germany, together comprising 33% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, the United States, Serbia, the UK, Hungary, Spain, Russia and Austria, which together accounted for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +49.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for silicon dioxide exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 31% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, the UK, Spain, Russia, Austria, Hungary and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +39.9%, saw 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

In 2021, the average silicon dioxide export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 France (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicon Dioxide Imports

Imports into Germany

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of silicon dioxide increased by 5.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silicon dioxide imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest silicon dioxide supplier to Germany, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, silicon dioxide imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silicon dioxide to Germany, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.2% per year) and Belgium (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average silicon dioxide import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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