Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for anti-freezing preparations and de-icing fluids in Germany showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 177.3 thousand tonnes in 2018, consumption fell to 154.7 thousand tonnes the following year and remained near 153 thousand tonnes in 2020. A pronounced surge occurred in 2021, with the market expanding to 203.1 thousand tonnes, before contracting to 181.9 thousand tonnes in 2022 and further to 158.8 thousand tonnes by 2024.

By 2024, the market landscape began to shift under new regulatory and technological pressures. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) implemented stricter de-icing regulations, requiring the use of certified fluids and advanced systems at airports. Concurrently, manufacturers like Clariant invested in capacity for recycled mono-propylene glycol, and Vestergaard launched new electric de-icing vehicles, signaling an industry-wide push towards more sustainable and efficient de-icing solutions in Germany and across Europe.

Production anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 243.0 million US dollars, which represents a 26.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 29.6%, translating to an annualized decline of 11.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 381.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 10.5% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production volume of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 230.3 thousand tonnes were produced, showing a moderate drop of 9.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production declined by 6.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The peak volume was reached in 2018 at 272.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 10.1% also recorded that year.

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

Exports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Germany have fallen for the second year running. In 2020, exports reached 141.8 thousand tonnes, marking a significant decrease of 17.8% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.4%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 174.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 7.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, the Netherlands, and France were the largest buyers of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Germany, though none dominated the market. Austria accounted for 13.4% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 7.8%, and France for 7.2%. Together, these three countries made up 28.4% of total exports in kind, with the remainder distributed among numerous smaller partners.

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

Germany's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 208.3 million US dollars, indicating a 21.4% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 17.5%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 6.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 290.8 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 15.1% also occurring that year.

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

The country composition of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. Austria accounted for 9.7% of exports in value terms, France for 7.6%, and the Netherlands for 5.6%. Combined, these three countries represented just 23.0% of total export flows, with the remaining 77.0% spread across a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume reached 64.2 thousand tonnes, corresponding to a substantial fall of 10.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 19.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.9%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 80.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 0.5% also recorded that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the leading sources for Germany's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in kind. Belgium accounted for 54.2% of imports in kind, the Netherlands for 18.2%, and the United Kingdom for 8.9%. Together, these three countries held a combined share of 81.3% 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, M $ US

Germany's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 60.7 million US dollars, reflecting a strong reduction of 17.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 30.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 92.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 20.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 5.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom played the leading roles in Germany's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms. Belgium accounted for 51.1% of imports in value terms, the Netherlands for 15.8%, and the United Kingdom for 12.7%. Jointly, these three countries took 79.5% of total import flows.

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

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