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Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets 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 non-reinforced, non-laminated PMMA sheets in Germany saw significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2022. Market size in physical terms peaked at 99 256 t in 2020 before declining to 70 322 t by 2022, while in value terms it contracted from $460.6 million in 2018 to $371.6 million in 2022.

A further downturn occurred in 2023, with the market value falling to $330.4 million. This decline corresponded to a broader 15.3% drop in German plastics production that year, driven by a lack of orders and general economic contraction within the country.

By 2024, the market showed signs of stabilization, with a volume of 68 427 t and a value of $365.4 million. Röhm GmbH expanded its Plexiglas® PMMA line with sustainable, low-carbon footprint variants targeted at automotive glazing and building facades, as demand from construction, electronics, and automotive sectors provided support despite persistent supply chain pressures from geopolitical tensions.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, 2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, M $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the production value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets reached 333.9 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 10.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 303.7 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 363.3 million US dollars. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	(16.4%)	10.0%	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, output totaled 78 484 tonnes, representing a 16.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.5%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 2.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 67 178 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 11.9% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	(11.1%)	16.8%	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets from Germany

Based on desk research, there was no export activity for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets in Germany from 2017 to 2020.

Imports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets into Germany recovered after a two-year decrease. In 2020, imports reached 20 772 tonnes, showing a 21.0% year-over-year uptick. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 8.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 165 tonnes, and the most substantial drop occurred in 2018 with a 13.9% decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.9%)	(12.4%)	21.0%	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import landscape for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets in Germany was diverse. Hong Kong accounted for 12.3% of imports in kind, the United Kingdom for 9.1%, and the United States for 7.3%, together making up only 28.7% of total flows. The remaining 71.3% came from a wide range of other countries.

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 imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets in value terms rose after a two-year decline. In 2020, imports were valued at 88.5 million US dollars, reflecting a 13.4% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.8%, with an annualized rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 78.0 million US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019 with a 19.8% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	(19.8%)	13.4%	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the import structure for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PMMA sheets in Germany in value terms was broad. The United States contributed 12.8% of imports in value, the United Kingdom 9.9%, and Italy 8.7%, collectively representing just 31.4% of total 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