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Argon market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German argon market contracted from 197.9 million m³ in 2018 to 151.5 million m³ in 2024, with a sharp drop in 2020 as COVID-19 pandemic disruptions severely strained industrial supply chains and dampened demand across key consuming sectors.

Market volume partially rebounded in 2021, driven by renewed demand from the automotive industry and the acquisition of oxygen and argon assets by Air Products & Chemicals in late 2020, which reshaped the competitive landscape and supply structure.

Subsequent years saw continued volume decline despite strong demand from semiconductor manufacturing and 3D printing, with price volatility and ongoing industry realignment influencing the market's trajectory.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m³
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m³
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production argon in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's argon production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 99.7 million US dollars, marking a 5.8% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 124.1 million US dollars, which represented an 11.7% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 10.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	(14.7%)	(5.8%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Argon production in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 215.8 million cubic meters of argon were produced, representing an 11.0% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 258.5 million cubic meters, which saw a 6.4% increase from 2017. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(6.3%)	(11.0%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports argon from Germany

Exports in kind, K m³

Germany's volume of argon exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 63,271 thousand cubic meters, reflecting a significant fall of 14.4% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 74,883 thousand cubic meters, which represented a 15.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	(1.2%)	(14.4%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Poland, and France were the main destinations for Germany's argon exports in kind. Italy accounted for 28.0% of exports, Poland for 15.2%, and France for 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 56.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Argon shipments from Germany to abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 33,844 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a slight decrease of 0.9% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 35,194 thousand US dollars, which saw a 19.5% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 14.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	(3.0%)	(0.9%)	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Poland, and France together accounted for 56.8% of Germany's argon exports in value terms. Italy represented 30.9% of exports, Poland 13.3%, and France 12.6%, making them the main destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports argon to Germany

Imports in kind, K m³

Argon deliveries to Germany increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 16,841 thousand cubic meters, up by 10.6% compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 34.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.6%	6.5%	10.6%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Austria, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Germany's argon imports in kind. Belgium accounted for 27.0% of imports, Austria for 23.9%, and the Netherlands for 16.9%. Together, these three countries represented 67.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of argon imports to Germany increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume registered 7,904 thousand US dollars, indicating an increase of 21.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 51.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.6%	7.7%	21.8%	14.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Austria, and France formed the main group of destinations for Germany's argon imports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 23.0% of imports, Austria for 21.7%, and France for 17.3%. Together, they represented a combined share of 62.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io