Germany: Vegetable Tanning Extracts Market 2025

Vegetable Tanning Extracts Market Size in Germany

The German vegetable tanning extracts market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 5.8%. Vegetable tanning extracts consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Tanning Extracts Production in Germany

In value terms, vegetable tanning extracts production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Tanning Extracts Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of tanning extracts of vegetable origin, tannins and their salts other derivatives exported from Germany stood at X tons, growing by 10% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable tanning extracts exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable tanning extracts exports from Germany, together comprising 53% of total exports. Slovakia, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Algeria, the United States, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +170.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable tanning extracts exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 46% of total exports. Spain, the United States, Slovakia, the UK, France, Austria, Sweden, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +125.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average vegetable tanning extracts export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable tanning extracts export price decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Tanning Extracts Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of tanning extracts of vegetable origin, tannins and their salts other derivatives into Germany shrank slightly to X tons, declining by -4.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable tanning extracts imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable tanning extracts imports to Germany, together comprising 67% of total imports. Portugal, Slovenia, Peru, China, Italy and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +91.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest vegetable tanning extracts suppliers to Germany, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Portugal, South Africa, Italy, Slovenia, Peru and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +86.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 vegetable tanning extracts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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