Odoriferous substances for non food industries market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for odoriferous substances in Germany expanded from 67.5 K t in 2018 to 69.6 K t in 2019, driven by strong consumer preference for natural and sustainable ingredients. This trend encouraged major industry players to invest in research and development, launching innovative fragrance products that aligned with evolving demand.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 severely disrupted global supply chains, impacting production and distribution across the fragrance industry. This led to a sharp contraction in market size to 62.1 K t in 2020, with further decline to 49.0 K t in 2021 as pandemic-related challenges persisted.

A partial recovery to 50.6 K t occurred in 2022, supported by continued consumer interest in personalized and sustainable fragrances. However, the market fell again to 47.7 K t by 2024, following BASF's announcement and subsequent closure of production facilities for specialty fragrance precursors in Ludwigshafen, coupled with the implementation of stricter EU labeling requirements for allergenic fragrance substances.

Production odoriferous substances for non food industries in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of odoriferous substances for non-food industries has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 902.5 million US dollars, marking a 1.5% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following two years of growth, Germany's production of odoriferous substances for non-food industries declined. In 2020, output totaled 101.8 thousand tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 1.9% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, production increased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 103.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 3.2% also occurring that year.

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

Exports odoriferous substances for non food industries from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of odoriferous substances for non-food industries have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad amounted to 67 197 tonnes, reflecting a modest increase of 3.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 6.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 2.2%. The lowest level was in 2018 at 61 927 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 1.6%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 5.2% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Germany's exports of odoriferous substances for non-food industries. France accounted for 16.1% of exports in volume, Italy and Poland each held 7.1%, and together these three countries represented just 30.3% of total exports. Many smaller partners contributed modest individual shares, highlighting a diversified export structure.

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 odoriferous substances for non-food industries have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value stood at 1 128 million US dollars, remaining stable compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 8.7%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

The structure of Germany's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. France accounted for 16.3% of export value, Poland for 7.6%, and Italy for 6.4%, with these three countries together making up only 30.3% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports odoriferous substances for non food industries to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany imported 27 800 tonnes of odoriferous substances for non-food industries in 2020, representing a significant reduction of 11.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 2.5%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 30 990 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland was the leading supplier of odoriferous substances for non-food industries to Germany, accounting for 31.7% of imports in volume. France followed with 20.9%, and the United States with 17.9%. Together, these three countries made up 70.5% of total imports, indicating a concentrated import structure.

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

After two years of growth, Germany's imports of odoriferous substances for non-food industries declined. In 2020, import value totaled 487 million US dollars, equivalent to a decrease of 14.3% from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 569 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 10.8% occurring in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands remained the key partners in Germany's imports of odoriferous substances for non-food industries in value terms. Switzerland accounted for 36.0% of import value, France for 30.8%, and the Netherlands for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 77.0% of total 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