Signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Germany's trade in signalling flares, rain rockets, and fog signals showed considerable variation. Imports fluctuated between 6.2 million dollars and 11.9 million dollars, with a sharp drop in 2022 followed by a near-doubling in 2023. Exports, consistently the dominant flow, ranged from 56.5 million dollars to 77.2 million dollars, peaking in 2023. The domestic market volume, measurable from 2021, contracted severely from 30.3 million dollars in 2021 to 9.9 million dollars in 2023, indicating a major reduction in internal consumption. Production value followed a similar downward path after 2021, stabilizing at approximately 75.2 million dollars in 2023.

In 2024, import value rose to 16.5 million dollars while exports saw a slight correction to 75.5 million dollars. The market operated under a strict regulatory framework, as German law classifies pyrotechnic maritime distress signals under the Explosives Act and Weapons Act. These items, including signal and parachute rockets, are restricted to purchase by holders of nautical patents, lifeboat certificates, or persons with certified expertise, and their use is permitted solely in genuine distress situations at sea. This regulatory environment, designed to ensure safety, continues to govern market access and structure.

Production signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 1 780 tonnes, but then fell sharply by 28.1% year-on-year to 1 279 tonnes in 2020. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 11.7%.

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

Exports signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 1 053 tonnes, down 6.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals were spread across a wide range of markets. The top three destinations—the United States (12.9% of exports), the United Kingdom (10.5%), and the Netherlands (8.9%)—together accounted for just 32.4% of total export volumes.

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, K $ US

Germany's export value of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 56 469 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 5.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 6.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 64 036 thousand US dollars, which saw a 6.1% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports dropped by 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export value of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals was distributed among numerous partner countries. The United States (15.9% of export value), the Netherlands (10.1%), and the United Kingdom (9.7%) were the top contributors, but together they represented only 35.7% 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 signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 625 tonnes, reflecting a substantial year-on-year decrease of 11.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 3.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 746 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 15.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia remained the primary source for Germany's imports of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals, accounting for 81.7% of total import volumes. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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, K $ US

Germany's import value of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 523 thousand US dollars, down 6.3% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 523 thousand US dollars, which saw a significant increase of 36.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 22.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom (25.4% of import value), Czechia (24.1%), and the United States (17.6%) were the main contributors to Germany's import value of signalling flares, rain rockets and fog signals. Together, these three countries accounted for 67.1% 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