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Industrial fatty alcohols market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for industrial fatty alcohols in Germany showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 227 million US dollars in 2018, the market size fell to 181 million in 2019. It then recovered to 199 million in 2021 and rose further to 237 million in 2022, before a sharp contraction to 156 million in 2023. The period concluded with a strong rebound to 235 million in 2024.

The market's recovery in 2024 was supported by rising demand for environmentally friendly and biodegradable cleaning solutions, which utilize industrial fatty alcohols as key components. Furthermore, regulatory backing across Europe for using renewable and biodegradable raw materials in industrial manufacturing provided additional stimulus for market growth.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2019, 2021-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production industrial fatty alcohols in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's industrial fatty alcohols production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output was valued at 343.3 million US dollars, marking a significant 16.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, production fell by 23.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	(16.1%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports industrial fatty alcohols from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Germany's industrial fatty alcohols export volume declined. In 2019, exports reached their peak at 204.0 thousand tons, representing a 9.4% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, exports dropped to 193.7 thousand tons, a moderate 5.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	9.4%	(5.0%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 59.7% of Germany's total industrial fatty alcohols exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's industrial fatty alcohols exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 328.7 million US dollars, which is 6.6% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(14.0%)	(6.6%)	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands remained the primary destinations for Germany's industrial fatty alcohols exports by value. Belgium accounted for 25.5% of exports, Italy for 15.6%, and the Netherlands for 11.3%, together making up 52.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports industrial fatty alcohols to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's industrial fatty alcohols imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 112.5 thousand tons, reflecting a moderate 4.1% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 10.4%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	(2.2%)	(4.1%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and Malaysia consistently served as the main sources for Germany's industrial fatty alcohols imports by volume. The Netherlands contributed 28.2% of imports, the Philippines 17.3%, and Malaysia 10.7%, together accounting for 56.2% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's industrial fatty alcohols imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 170.1 million US dollars, showing a robust 10.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 30.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	(16.3%)	(10.4%)	(11.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and France emerged as the leading markets for Germany's industrial fatty alcohols imports by value. The Netherlands accounted for 27.1% of import value, the Philippines for 15.3%, and France for 12.5%, collectively representing 54.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io