Germany: Unvulcanized Rubber Market 2025

Unvulcanized Rubber Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German unvulcanized rubber market increased by 32% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Unvulcanized rubber consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unvulcanized Rubber Production in Germany

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight slump. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unvulcanized Rubber Exports

Exports from Germany

Unvulcanized rubber exports from Germany declined modestly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -3.5% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 8.1%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of unvulcanized rubber exports from Germany, with a combined 34% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Romania, Italy, the United States, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for unvulcanized rubber exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 29% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +3.4%, 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 2022, the average unvulcanized rubber export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unvulcanized Rubber Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof imported into Germany declined slightly to X tons, which is down by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of unvulcanized rubber imports to Germany, together accounting for 38% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest unvulcanized rubber suppliers to Germany, with a combined 35% share of total imports. The United States, Austria, China, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, the UK, Romania, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +9.6%, saw 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 unvulcanized rubber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 9.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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