PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German polyamide market contracted from 1 961 million USD in 2018 to 1 241 million USD in 2020, before rebounding sharply to 2 082 million USD in 2021. This recovery was driven by innovations in PA6 and PA66 that improved mechanical properties for key industries like automotive and aerospace, coupled with rising demand for heat-resistant grades such as PA66.

Market value continued to grow, reaching 2 278 million USD in 2022, supported by the entry of new sustainable products like softener-free long-chain polyamides and an intensified industry focus on environmental and recycling aspects. However, the market declined to 1 845 million USD in 2023, influenced by global supply chain disruptions and increased raw material costs.

A modest stabilization followed in 2024, with the market value at 1 824 million USD, as increased European demand for recycled polyamides and sustained requirements from the automotive and electronics sectors provided underlying support.

Production PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 925 million US dollars, marking a 15.1% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 21%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 7.6%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 2 644 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 8.4% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 856.6 thousand tonnes of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612, representing a significant 11.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Exports PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 574.7 thousand tonnes, showing a gradual contraction of 8.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Germany were distributed across a wide range of markets. Italy accounted for 13.7% of exports in kind, Belgium for 13.2%, and France for 6.8%, with these three countries together making up just 33.8% 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

Foreign supplies of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume amounted to 1 650 million US dollars, down by 18.4% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 18.4%, which corresponds to an annualized decrease of 6.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 216 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 9.6% also occurring that year.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, exports in value terms of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Germany relied on a diverse set of partner countries. Belgium accounted for 12.0% of exports in value terms, Italy for 11.2%, and France for 6.8%, with these three together representing only 29.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's import volume of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported 387.4 thousand tonnes, constituting a strong reduction of 13.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 496.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 9.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands were the main sources for imports in kind of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 to Germany. Belgium accounted for 18.5% of imports in kind, Italy for 17.0%, and the Netherlands for 16.3%, with these three countries together absorbing 51.8% of total imports.

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

Imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 into Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 965 million US dollars, down by 24.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 21.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 533 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 25.0% also occurring that year.

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

In the period 2017–2020, imports in value terms of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 to Germany were spread across many countries. Italy accounted for 17.9% of imports in value terms, Belgium for 17.4%, and the Netherlands for 14.6%, with these three jointly making up 49.9% 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