Hard rubber and articles of hard rubber market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for hard rubber and articles of hard rubber in Germany fluctuated between 2018 and 2024. After an initial decline from 5 927 t in 2018 to 5 305 t in 2020, the market rebounded to a peak of 6 026 t in 2021. Volumes then stabilized around 5 850-5 900 t in 2022 and 2023 before dropping sharply to 4 706 t in 2024.

The 2024 contraction occurred alongside broader industry shifts, including rising sustainability awareness driving demand for environmentally friendly accelerators in rubber manufacturing. Furthermore, the government's heat pump initiative and a market trend toward all-season tires may have indirectly influenced demand patterns for rubber products.

Production hard rubber and articles of hard rubber in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, Germany's output of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber reached its peak value of 25,351 thousand US dollars. The following year, in 2019, production dropped by 7.7% to 23,404 thousand US dollars, marking the lowest point in this period. By 2020, there was a modest recovery with production increasing by 2.1% to 23,890 thousand US dollars. Overall, the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Germany produced the highest volume of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber at 5,147 tonnes. Production then fell by 6.5% in 2019 to 4,814 tonnes, the lowest level recorded. In 2020, output increased slightly by 1.3% to 4,878 tonnes. From 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 4.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.5%.

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

Exports hard rubber and articles of hard rubber from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber peaked in 2018 at 492 tonnes, representing a 13.7% increase from the previous year. In 2019, exports dropped sharply by 10.7%, and the decline continued in 2020 with a further 5.3% decrease to 416 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 3.8%, with an average annual decline of 1.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber were distributed across numerous countries. The top three destinations—the Netherlands with 14.2%, the United Kingdom with 12.3%, and Austria with 9.7%—collectively accounted for just 36.2% of total export volumes.

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 2018, Germany's exports of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber reached their highest value at 7,701 thousand US dollars, up 17.6% from the prior year. The following year, in 2019, exports plummeted by 29.7% to 5,416 thousand US dollars. By 2020, there was a slight rebound of 1.5% to 5,499 thousand US dollars. From 2017 to 2020, overall export value decreased by 16%, averaging an annual decline of 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber in value terms were spread across many trading partners. Even the largest destinations—France, China, and Mexico—combined represented only 33.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports hard rubber and articles of hard rubber to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 843 tonnes, a significant drop of 13.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes decreased by 38.6%, with an average annual decline of 15.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain were the dominant sources for Germany's imports of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber by volume, together accounting for 71.7% of total imports.

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 hard rubber and articles of hard rubber in value terms peaked in 2018 at 11,567 thousand US dollars, with a marginal increase of 0.3% from the previous year. In 2019, imports fell sharply by 36.0%, and the decline continued in 2020 with a further 26.1% decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value dropped by 52.6%, averaging an annual decline of 22.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading supplier of hard rubber and articles of hard rubber to Germany, accounting for 51.6% of import value. Spain followed with 16.4%, and the Netherlands with 6.9%. Together, these three countries comprised 74.9% of Germany's total import value for these products.

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

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