Germany: Market for Caustic Soda in the Solid Form 2024

Market Size for Caustic Soda in the Solid Form in Germany

For the third consecutive year, the German market for caustic soda in the solid form recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 38% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded temperate growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form in Germany

In value terms, production of caustic soda in the solid form stood at less than $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of caustic soda in the solid form were exported from Germany; which is down by -33.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 112%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of caustic soda in the solid form contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of caustic soda in the solid form from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. Nigeria, Italy, France, Peru, Switzerland, the UK, Chile, Poland, Jamaica and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for caustic soda in the solid form exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 23% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Nigeria, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, France, Chile, the UK, Poland, Peru and Jamaica, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Chile, with a CAGR of +12.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 export price for caustic soda in the solid form amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Austria (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of caustic soda in the solid form decreased by -5.4% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of caustic soda in the solid form expanded slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of caustic soda in the solid form to Germany, with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Russia, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland and Austria, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest caustic soda in the solid form suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. Belgium, the Czech Republic, Russia, Poland, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +38.9%, 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 import price for caustic soda in the solid form stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for caustic soda in the solid form decreased by -17.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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