Aniline derivatives and their salts market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for aniline derivatives in Germany stood at 9 972 t in 2019 before falling to 8 723 t in 2020, a decline driven by global supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery ensued in 2021, with volume rising to 9 008 t as demand from the automotive industry and for polyurethane foam production increased.

Volume continued to grow, peaking at 10 507 t in 2022, then eased to 9 668 t in 2023. The market contracted sharply in 2024, dropping to 7 047 t, a movement that coincided with regulatory proposals introducing molecular limitations for charged forms and salts, as outlined in a Bundesrat document from April 2024.

Production aniline derivatives and their salts in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of aniline derivatives and their salts in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 11 083 thousand US dollars, which represents a 24.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 18 007 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 37.9%. The most significant increase was also in 2018, at 24.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 2 448 tonnes of aniline derivatives and their salts, which is 20.6% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 20.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.3%.

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

Exports aniline derivatives and their salts from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, exports of aniline derivatives and their salts from Germany increased in 2020. Exports totalled 3 383 tonnes, showing a sharp rise of 34.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.3%, with an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 513 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 19.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key destinations for exports in kind were Guatemala, accounting for 38.1% of exports, Colombia with 24.4%, and the United States at 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 69.6% of total export flows.

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, deliveries of aniline derivatives and their salts from Germany reached 9 865 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 4.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 400 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 11 814 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 20.4%, and the most significant increase was in 2018 at 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Guatemala, Colombia, and the United States—together accounted for 66.5% of total exports in value terms for aniline derivatives and their salts from Germany.

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

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

Imports aniline derivatives and their salts to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, shipments of aniline derivatives and their salts to Germany from abroad reached 9 658 tonnes, marking a small rise of 2.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.4%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, India, China, and Portugal made the biggest contributions to imports in kind. India accounted for 49.1% of imports, China for 22.9%, and Portugal for 17.3%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 89.2% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Germany's imports of aniline derivatives and their salts amounted to 37 388 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 20.0% increase over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 27.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 15.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 25.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India and China clearly dominated the partner structure for imports in value terms, with other countries forming the remaining share.

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

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