Melamine resins market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the melamine resins market in Germany expanded, with production increasing from 276.8 thousand tonnes to 300.8 thousand tonnes and market volume growing from 271.9 thousand tonnes to 312.1 thousand tonnes. This growth period coincided with industry investments, such as INEOS Melamines' plan to build a new chemical plant in Antwerp, indicating regional expansion in production capacity.

In 2022, market volume dropped sharply to 208.5 thousand tonnes, though it partially recovered to 237.5 thousand tonnes by 2024. During this period, global market growth driven by industrialization in emerging economies influenced the competitive landscape, while participants invested in technology and supply chain optimization. By 2024, new EU ETS allocation rules for energy-intensive installations and a 10.7% year-on-year fall in import prices for plastics in primary forms affected production costs and market dynamics.

Regulatory developments, including the Climate Adaptation Act (DAS 2024) and the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), imposed stricter requirements on product safety and risk assessments. Simultaneously, the trend toward high-quality, durable melamine resin products in the furniture industry gained momentum, and major producers like Prefere Resins emphasized sustainable production and quality certifications.

Production melamine resins in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of melamine resins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 295.3 million US dollars, marking a 9.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 22.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 8.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 410.4 million US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 20.6% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 8.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 290.5 thousand tonnes of melamine resins, showing little change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 276.8 thousand tonnes. The most notable decline occurred in 2018, with a 1.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 4.9%.

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

Exports melamine resins from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of melamine resins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 42 348 tonnes, which is 14.9% less than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 34.6%, representing an annualized decline of 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in volume terms was highly diversified. Italy accounted for 15.1% of exports, Switzerland for 14.0%, and France for 11.0%, together making up only 40.1% of total flows. The remaining 59.9% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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, M $ US

Germany's exports of melamine resins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 74.1 million US dollars, a drop of 17.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 34.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 13.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 116.4 million US dollars. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, with a 22.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 3.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was broad. Italy accounted for 15.8% of exports, France for 10.4%, and Spain for 8.5%, together forming only 34.7% of total flows. A substantial 65.3% was supplied to many 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 melamine resins to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of melamine resins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 42 403 tonnes, showing a solid decline of 20.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.1%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 56 812 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 4.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Austria, Poland, and Norway—together accounted for 73.1% of total imports of melamine resins to Germany in volume terms.

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, M $ US

Germany's imports of melamine resins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 45.6 million US dollars, which is 31.3% lower year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 36.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 13.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 80.0 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 11.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Norway, and the Netherlands remained the principal suppliers of melamine resins to Germany in value terms. Austria accounted for 30.6% of imports, Norway for 25.9%, and the Netherlands for 8.8%, jointly making up 65.3% of total imports.

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

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