Ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the German market for ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys experienced notable shifts in volume. Starting at 33.5 thousand tonnes in 2018, consumption rose to 37.2 thousand tonnes the following year before contracting to 31.4 thousand tonnes in 2020 and a further 30.1 thousand tonnes in 2021. A sustained recovery began in 2022, lifting the market to 34.2 thousand tonnes, then to 37.6 thousand tonnes in 2023, and culminating in a sharp expansion to 47.4 thousand tonnes by 2024.

In value terms, the market grew even more markedly, from $43.4 million to $87.0 million over the same period, reflecting higher average prices. The market landscape has long been defined by established manufacturers such as Feuerhand GmbH and Zippo Europe GmbH, and it operates under European Union safety and labeling regulations governing pyrophoric materials.

Production ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 74 229 thousand US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 43 713 tonnes of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles, marking a limited decline of 7.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest output was recorded in 2018 at 43 105 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 47 459 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 10.1%.

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

Exports ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Germany's cross-border shipments of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles increased in 2020. Exports amounted to 21 639 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 21 538 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 3.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Spain played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles from Germany. Italy accounted for 17.6% of exports in kind, France for 16.4%, and Spain for 11.1%. Together, their combined share reached 45.1% of total exports in kind.

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, Germany's foreign supplies of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles amounted to 49 771 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate year-over-year increase of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 47 746 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 51 865 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Italy, France, and Switzerland remained the leading destinations in Germany's export structure by value. Italy accounted for 31.0% of exports in value terms, France for 10.9%, and Switzerland for 10.3%. Their combined share totaled 52.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys and combustible articles to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 9 320 tonnes, reflecting a significant decrease of 17.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 33.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Austria consistently remained the main sources for Germany's imports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 26.4% of imports in kind, Turkey for 15.9%, and Austria for 15.5%. Together, they represented 57.8% 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

Germany's imports of ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 20 240 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a strong year-over-year reduction of 13.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Austria, the United Kingdom, and Poland consistently occupied leading positions in Germany's import structure by value. Austria accounted for 19.4% of imports in value terms, the United Kingdom for 17.1%, and Poland for 14.9%. Their combined share reached 51.5% 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