Hydrogen peroxide market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the German hydrogen peroxide market expanded significantly, with its value rising from 74.4 million US dollars to 152.6 million US dollars. This growth was initially driven by increasing demand from the healthcare and disinfectant sectors, supported by technological advances that improved product purity for electronics and solar panel manufacturing. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply boosted disinfectant needs, attracting new market entrants specialized in this segment. Subsequent years saw continued expansion due to government investments and capacity increases at major producers like Solvay, alongside growing use in sustainable chemical processes such as the HPPO method for propylene oxide production.

After peaking in 2022, the market value declined to 125.6 million US dollars by 2024. This contraction coincided with heightened production costs and global supply chain disruptions that affected raw material availability and pricing. Stricter regulations on storage, transport, and chemical safety also increased operational burdens. While large companies like Solvay and Huatai expanded electronic-grade capacity, these factors collectively tempered market growth.

Throughout the period, the market evolved with technological innovations enhancing product efficiency and the emergence of new segments like hydrogen peroxide disinfection systems. Demand from the pulp and paper industry remained robust, and digitalization transformed distribution channels. However, the availability of alternative chemicals and sustained regulatory pressures presented ongoing challenges.

Production hydrogen peroxide in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's hydrogen peroxide production value declined in 2020, reaching 77 348 thousand US dollars, which represents a 2.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 2.7%, averaging an annual decline of 0.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 79 569 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 2.7% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M kg H2O2

Germany's hydrogen peroxide production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 124.1 million kilograms of hydrogen peroxide, reflecting an 8.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.6%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 136.5 million kilograms, which also saw the largest increase of 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M kg H2O2

Exports hydrogen peroxide from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's hydrogen peroxide export volumes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 115.7 thousand tons of hydrogen peroxide, showing a modest 7.2% decrease compared to 2019. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 129.2 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 11.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany supplied hydrogen peroxide to numerous international markets. Even the top three destinations—Austria, Czechia, and Poland—collectively accounted for only 47.7% of total export volumes during this period.

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

Germany's hydrogen peroxide export value increased in 2020, reaching 56 012 thousand US dollars, up 1.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 57 185 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 3.2% decrease.

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

Germany's hydrogen peroxide export market in value terms was quite diversified between 2017 and 2020. The top three destinations—France (15.6% of export value), Austria (13.7%), and Switzerland (10.5%)—together accounted for just 39.8% of total export value, with the remaining 60.2% distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports hydrogen peroxide to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's hydrogen peroxide import volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 187.3 thousand tons, rising 15.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 22.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands (36.4% of import volume), Belgium (25.4%), and France (18.2%) remained Germany's primary sources for hydrogen peroxide imports, together accounting for 80.0% 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, K $ US

Germany's hydrogen peroxide import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 72 765 thousand US dollars, surging 29.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 39.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands (33.7% of import value), Belgium (26.0%), and France (19.6%) remained Germany's key partners for hydrogen peroxide imports in value terms, together accounting for 79.2% 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