Aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for aromatic polyamines contracted significantly from 232.6 million USD in 2018 to 133.6 million USD in 2024. After sharp declines in 2019 and 2020, a brief recovery in 2021 was followed by a renewed downturn. In 2022, market volume fell to 180.0 million USD, driven by weak domestic demand, project delays, and regulatory restrictions that limited the use of these chemicals in the food and beverage sector.

By 2024, the market had dropped further to 133.6 million USD, influenced by global supply chain disruptions and raw material price pressures. Concurrently, technological advancements and growing demand from construction and infrastructure projects supported innovation for high-performance applications, though these factors did not offset the broader market contraction.

Production aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 115.9 million US dollars, marking a moderate 9.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 11.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 156.5 million US dollars, which represented a 19.8% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 17.9% drop.

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

Exports aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany exported 30,912 tonnes of aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts, showing a significant 13.4% year-on-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 15.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 5.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a modest 0.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Switzerland, and Poland were the key partners for Germany's exports in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 37.7% of exports, Switzerland for 12.2%, and Poland for 6.0%. Together, these three countries represented 55.8% 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, M $ US

Germany's exports of aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 82.7 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp 15.2% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.4%, with an average annual decline of 7.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export structure in value terms was highly diversified. Belgium was the top destination with 25.8% of exports, followed by France at 8.3% and Switzerland at 8.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 42.1% of total export value, while a long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 57.9%.

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

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

Imports aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 32,545 tonnes, indicating a slight 5.9% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 22.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Belgium, and Japan were the largest suppliers of aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts to Germany in volume terms. China accounted for 37.2% of imports, Belgium for 19.3%, and Japan for 14.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 70.5% of total import volumes.

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 aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 139.5 million US dollars, showing a substantial 20.0% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 11.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 178.4 million US dollars, which marked a 13.2% increase from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Germany's imports of aromatic polyamines, their derivatives and salts in value terms were China, Japan, and Belgium. China accounted for 36.9% of imports, Japan for 15.3%, and Belgium for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented 63.9% of total import value.

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

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