Copper powders and flakes market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German copper powders and flakes market volume shifted from 16 198 t in 2018 to 10 070 t in 2024, with a significant contraction during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Supply chain and production disruptions from the pandemic temporarily constrained availability, contributing to the decline. A recovery followed in 2021, supported by state funding for research and development in additive manufacturing and rising demand from the electronics industry for component miniaturization.

Market dynamics were further influenced by regulatory and product innovations in 2022, including the launch of 'Infinite Powder Cu 01' for laser melting machines and stricter EU REACH requirements for labeling and composition. After a substantial drop in volume in 2023, the market stabilized in 2024, coinciding with the introduction of EU ecolabel certification for sustainable production and announced expansion into fuel cell and hydrogen applications under Germany's national strategy.

Production copper powders and flakes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of copper powders and flakes has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 166.9 million US dollars, marking a moderate 8.6% decrease compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 217.9 million US dollars, which represented a 7.2% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 16.2% drop. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 17.9%, averaging an annual decline of 6.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Copper powders and flakes production in Germany has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 14 194 tonnes, a significant 10.7% decrease from 2019. Production reached its highest level in 2018 at 17 517 tonnes, which was a 0.8% increase over 2017. From 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 18.4%, translating to an average annual drop of 6.5%.

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

Exports copper powders and flakes from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's export volume of copper powders and flakes has declined for the third year running. In 2020, exports stood at 8 302 tonnes, a sharp 11.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of copper powders and flakes were not concentrated on just a few key markets. The United States accounted for 14.0% of exports, Austria for 13.8%, and Italy for 12.6%. Together, these three countries made up only 40.5% of total export flows, indicating a diversified export structure.

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 copper powders and flakes have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 93.5 million US dollars, reflecting a measured 9.6% decline from the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 113.4 million US dollars, which was a 0.9% increase over 2017. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 16.8%, averaging an annual decrease of 5.9%.

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

The structure of Germany's copper powders and flakes exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. The United States accounted for 14.0% of export value, Italy for 12.1%, and Austria for 11.2%. Combined, these three countries represented just 37.4% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports copper powders and flakes to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's import volume of copper powders and flakes has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 6 241 tonnes, down by 13.8% from 2019. Imports peaked in 2018 at 8 337 tonnes, which was a 0.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 24.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Italy together accounted for 86.3% of Germany's total imports of copper powders and flakes in volume terms. The remaining imports were distributed across smaller markets.

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 copper powders and flakes have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 54.2 million US dollars, a solid 13.9% decrease compared to 2019. The highest import value was in 2018 at 77.3 million US dollars, marking a 6.4% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 18.5% drop. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.4%, averaging an annual decline of 9.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia and Italy concentrated 83.0% of Germany's total import value for copper powders and flakes. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller individual amounts.

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

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