Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for organic derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine in Germany, measured in value, stood at 220.1 million US dollars in 2018. It then contracted sharply to 159.6 million in 2019, rebounded to 204.3 million in 2020, and declined again to 190.9 million in 2021.

Over the full period from 2018 to 2024, import values fell from 198.5 million to 163.0 million US dollars, with the lowest point in 2022. Export values, in contrast, grew steadily from 50.9 million to 61.6 million US dollars, indicating an increasing international presence for German production.

In 2024, the German government updated its National Hydrogen Strategy to include hydrogen derivatives, signaling the strategic importance of compounds like hydrazine. It also published an import strategy for hydrogen and its derivatives to secure supply. Concurrently, new regulations were introduced, such as the ban on HHC and its derivatives and the listing of new derivatives under narcotics laws, which may affect specific market segments.

Production derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of organic derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine was valued at 84,467 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 43.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 27.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 58,868 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 18.9%.

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

Exports derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Germany's exports of organic derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine declined in 2020. Exports totaled 3,436 tonnes, representing a decrease of 2.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 15.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 5.0%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3,530 tonnes, with the largest increase of 11.4% occurring in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of organic derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine in kind were distributed across a wide range of markets. Spain accounted for 30.5% of exports, Israel for 7.2%, and Italy for 7.0%, with these three countries together making up only 44.6% of total 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, M $ US

Germany's exports of organic derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine in value terms grew for the second year in a row in 2020. Exports reached 59.8 million US dollars, up by 8.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 14.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 50.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 8.6%.

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

The partner structure for Germany's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. France accounted for 18.9% of exports, Switzerland for 15.8%, and Argentina for 9.6%, with these three countries together representing only 44.4% of total flows, and no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Imports derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's imports of organic derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine in kind reached 7,182 tonnes, showing a moderate increase of 5.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, with an average annual decline of 0.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 6,822 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 7,380 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States contributed 25.2% of Germany's imports in kind, China 23.6%, and Switzerland 12.1%, with these three countries jointly accounting for 60.9% of total import 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, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of organic derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine in value terms were recorded at 179.6 million US dollars, up by 15.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest import value was in 2019 at 156.0 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 198.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 21.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 23.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland dominated Germany's imports in value terms, accounting for 68.4% of the total, followed by China at 6.9% and the United States at 5.2%. Together, these three countries formed the main cluster, representing 80.5% 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