Acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German market for acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts contracted from 720 million USD to 577 million USD. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, followed by a period of stabilization in 2020 with the market size hovering around 577 million USD.

A sharp reversal took place in 2021 and 2022, with the market expanding by 56% to 901 million USD and then by a further 23% to reach 1 111 million USD. This two-year period marked a strong recovery in market volume.

By 2024, the market size had corrected to 807 million USD. This contraction coincided with the implementation of tighter pharmaceutical regulations, including amendments to the German Medicines Act (AMG) and the Prescription Ordinance (AMVV) which entered into force on 3 May 2024. The new rules, which specify requirements for the labeling and market access of active pharmaceutical substances, introduced additional compliance steps that affected market activity.

Production acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts was valued at 635.5 million US dollars, representing a modest increase of 1.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.8%. The lowest production value occurred in 2019 at 626.6 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 782.1 million US dollars. The most significant drop was in 2019, falling by 19.9%, whereas the largest rise was in 2018, up by 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's exports of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts reached 94,185 tonnes, rising by 6.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.7%, with a CAGR of 1.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 88,386 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 96,813 tonnes. The steepest decline occurred in 2019, down by 8.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, up by 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts were distributed across a wide range of markets. Belgium accounted for 20.9% of exports in volume, France for 10.2%, and Switzerland for 8.7%, together making up 39.7% of total exports. The remaining 60.3% was spread among numerous smaller destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts in value terms stood at 226.3 million US dollars, showing a slight increase of 7.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 9%, with a CAGR of 2.9%. The peak export value was in 2018 at 235.1 million US dollars. The most significant decrease was in 2019, down by 10.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up by 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. France represented 11.8% of exports, the United States 11.3%, and Belgium 9.8%, collectively accounting for 32.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 50,740 tonnes, down by 8.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 7.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -2.6%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 59,871 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, France, Belgium, and Japan were notable but not dominant suppliers of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts to Germany. France contributed 17.9% of imports in volume, Belgium 14.3%, and Japan 9.6%, together representing 41.7% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts in value terms decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 167.4 million US dollars, a decline of 2.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 6.3%, with an annualized rate of 2.1%. The peak import value was in 2018 at 172.6 million US dollars. The largest increase was in 2018, up by 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the distribution of Germany's imports of acyclic amides, their derivatives, and salts in value terms remained diverse. Belgium accounted for 13.3% of imports, China for 11.8%, and the United Kingdom for 9.9%, together making up 35.0% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020