Germany: Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market 2024

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market Size in Germany

The German fluorescent brightening agents market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 88% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Fluorescent brightening agents consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Production in Germany

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Exports

Exports from Germany

Fluorescent brightening agents exports from Germany fell markedly to X tons in 2022, declining by -19.9% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.4%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of fluorescent brightening agents exports from Germany, together accounting for 43% of total exports. France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Norway, Poland, Japan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +52.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fluorescent brightening agents exported from Germany were France ($X), Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 30% of total exports. Slovakia, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Norway, Poland, Japan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +42.0%, saw 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

In 2022, the average fluorescent brightening agents export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 45%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 France (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents imported into Germany dropped sharply to X tons, which is down by -19.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of fluorescent brightening agents imports to Germany, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Switzerland, Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fluorescent brightening agents suppliers to Germany were Switzerland ($X), Spain ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. China, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +17.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fluorescent brightening agents import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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