Phosphoric esters and salts market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for phosphoric esters and salts in 2018 was characterized by significant imports from China and strong exports to countries like the United States, Italy, and the United Kingdom, indicating a well-established trade position with a market size of $83.0 million.

Following 2018, the market exhibited considerable volatility. It grew to $89.5 million in 2019 but dropped sharply to $74.0 million in 2020. A major surge occurred in 2021, driving the market to $120.3 million, with a slight increase to $122.6 million in 2022. However, 2023 saw a contraction to $81.6 million, before a recovery to $113.1 million in 2024.

Overall, from 2018 to 2024, the market size fluctuated within a range of approximately $74 million to $123 million, with the peak occurring in 2021-2022.

Production phosphoric esters and salts in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the production value of phosphoric esters and salts reached 150.8 million US dollars in 2020, marking a slight year-over-year increase of 0.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The peak production value was recorded in 2018 at 158.8 million US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.7%, while the largest increase was observed in 2018, rising by 9.4%.

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

Exports phosphoric esters and salts from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, the export volumes of phosphoric esters and salts from Germany rebounded in 2020. Germany exported 45,683 tonnes of phosphoric esters and salts in 2020, which represents a 9.9% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 41,567 tonnes, with the largest decline of 6.8% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of phosphoric esters and salts were distributed across a diverse range of markets. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom (12.9% of exports in kind), Italy (10.6%), and Poland (10.2%)—collectively accounted for 33.6% of total exports in kind. The remaining 66.4% was spread among numerous smaller markets.

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

In 2020, the export value of phosphoric esters and salts from Germany totaled 138.9 million US dollars, reflecting a 7.6% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 11.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.2%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, rising by 10.2%.

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

The country composition of export values from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. The United States (12.7% of exports in value terms), Italy (9.8%), and the United Kingdom (9.7%) together constituted just 32.3% of total export flows. The remaining 67.7% was divided among a wide array of other destinations.

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

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

Imports phosphoric esters and salts to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany imported 23,423 tonnes of phosphoric esters and salts in 2020, which is 12.5% lower than the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 22,563 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 26,757 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 18.6%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, China (58.2% of imports in kind), Belgium (13.4%), and the Netherlands (8.1%) formed the core of Germany's imports in kind, together accounting for 79.7% 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

After a two-year upward trend, imports of phosphoric esters and salts into Germany declined in 2020. Imports reached 62.1 million US dollars in 2020, representing a 9.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 68.9 million US dollars, and the largest increase of 11.3% also occurred in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (52.1% of imports in value terms), Belgium (9.8%), and the Netherlands (9.4%) stood out as the primary sources for Germany's imports in value terms, together representing 71.2% 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