Aluminium sulphate market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The aluminium sulphate market in Germany showed a clear expansion in value from 2019 to 2024, despite a temporary dip in 2020. The overall growth was supported by rising demand for cleaner water sources, which spurred innovation and investment in production capacity for water treatment chemicals.

A significant market surge occurred in 2022, with the market size increasing to 6.6 million USD. This jump was directly linked to heightened demand for water purification. Concurrently, high energy prices in Germany elevated production costs for aluminium-based compounds, influencing output levels and market dynamics throughout the period.

European regulatory measures, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and sustainability action plans, alongside sustained demand from key consuming industries like construction, further shaped the market environment and contributed to the upward consumption trend.

Production aluminium sulphate in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's aluminium sulphate output was valued at 8 335 thousand US dollars, representing a 6.7% decrease compared to 2019.

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

Exports aluminium sulphate from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany exported 20 007 tonnes of aluminium sulphate, marking a year-over-year decline of 20.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when exports rose by 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Switzerland, and Belgium remained the primary buyers of aluminium sulphate from Germany, accounting for 26.8%, 18.3%, and 15.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries constituted 61.0% of Germany's total aluminium sulphate exports in volume terms.

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, K $ US

In 2020, aluminium sulphate exports from Germany amounted to 6 874 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decline of 3.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export values increased by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 767 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 7 156 thousand US dollars. The most significant decrease took place in 2018, with an 8.5% drop, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2019, with a 24.1% rise.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, Germany's aluminium sulphate exports in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. France, Belgium, and Switzerland accounted for 18.3%, 14.7%, and 11.1% of exports in value, respectively, with their combined share totaling 44.1% of the overall 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 aluminium sulphate to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's aluminium sulphate import volumes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 8 725 tonnes, down 12.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 52.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 22.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Czechia were the main sources of aluminium sulphate imports to Germany in volume terms, representing 39.7%, 25.0%, and 11.5% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 76.3% of Germany's total aluminium sulphate imports by volume.

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, K $ US

Aluminium sulphate imports to Germany fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, import values stood at 2 709 thousand US dollars, a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports dropped by 20.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of decline of 7.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Slovakia were the leading markets for Germany's aluminium sulphate imports in value terms, with shares of 38.3%, 11.9%, and 9.2%, respectively. Collectively, these three countries made up 59.4% of the total import flows in monetary terms.

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

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