Magnesium chloride market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The magnesium chloride market in Germany showed substantial growth, rising from 41.6 thousand tons in 2019 to 80.4 thousand tons in 2024. Consumption jumped to 58.4 thousand tons in 2020, experienced a modest dip to 56.2 thousand tons in 2021, and then climbed steadily to 69.7 thousand tons in 2022.

The market expansion in 2022 was driven by broader industrial demand for high-purity magnesium chloride in construction, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications, supported by environmental regulations. Growth continued through 2024, reaching 80.4 thousand tons, fueled by increasing use of magnesium chloride as an eco-friendly deicing agent and in sustainable building materials. This trend was reinforced by the 2024 launch of a new line of environmentally friendly magnesium chloride products for agriculture by the major player K+S AG.

Production magnesium chloride in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's magnesium chloride output was valued at 17,914 thousand US dollars, representing a modest decline of 5.1% compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 89,138 tonnes of magnesium chloride, showing a slight increase of 1.8% over the past year.

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

Exports magnesium chloride from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany exported 168.9 thousand tonnes of magnesium chloride in 2020, which is 30.2% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 26.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 129.7 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 192.6 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 32.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 44.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Canada, and Sweden were the primary markets for Germany's magnesium chloride exports in volume terms, accounting for 37.0%, 21.7%, and 15.9% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 74.7% of all export flows.

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 exported magnesium chloride worth 18,817 thousand US dollars, marking a 24.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 15,102 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 17.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for Germany's magnesium chloride exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 16.4% of export value, Sweden for 14.8%, and France for 8.1%, totaling 39.3% of all exports. Many smaller partners each held relatively modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports magnesium chloride to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany imported 138.2 thousand tonnes of magnesium chloride, indicating a sharp increase of 64.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volume grew by 17.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 83.8 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 162.8 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 48.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands effectively dominated Germany's magnesium chloride imports in volume terms, accounting for 95.3% of total 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

In 2020, Germany imported magnesium chloride worth 5,469 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial increase of 10.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 9.9%, with an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4,951 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 6,116 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 19.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 22.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Czechia, and France were the largest contributors to Germany's magnesium chloride imports in value terms, accounting for 43.2%, 25.3%, and 13.8% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 82.3% of all 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