Earlier Report Observations
The German sorbitol market experienced significant value fluctuations over the 2018-2024 period. After rising to a peak of $133.2 million in 2020, it contracted sharply in 2021 before rebounding to a new high of $149.6 million in 2023, then moderating to $119.0 million in 2024.
Measured in volume, the market shrank from 106 381 tonnes in 2020 to 80 541 tonnes in 2024, despite a temporary uptick in 2022. The disparity between volume decline and value increase in 2023 points to substantial price movements.
In October 2024, Germany's updated Arzneimittel-Richtlinie listed sorbitol as a reimbursable ingredient for pharmacy-only injection solutions used in cerebral edema treatment.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2024
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2024
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4.1.2. In value
- 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
- 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Germany
- 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2024, t
- 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
- 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
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5.1. Production in Germany
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Trade balance
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. In kind, t
- 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
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7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. In kind, t
- 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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8.1. Direct Data
- 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.2. Mirror Data
- 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.1. Direct Data
Production sorbitol in Germany
In value, 2017-2020, M $ US
Sorbitol production in Germany increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 107.6 million US dollars, marking a significant gain of 14.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 29.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 78.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (5.0%) | 14.9% | 18.8% | 9.0% |
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Exports sorbitol from Germany
According to marketing research data, Germany did not export sorbitol from 2017 to 2020.
Imports sorbitol to Germany
Imports in kind, t
The volume of sorbitol imports into Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 33 529 tonnes, reflecting a slight fall of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 36 526 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 13.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 6.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 13.0% | (6.4%) | (1.9%) | 1.2% |
From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of sorbitol imports in kind was dominated by France and Italy, which together accounted for 86.4% of total flows, while other markets contributed a smaller share.
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
Imported sorbitol volumes in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 25 583 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate drop of 3.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 27 760 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 36.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 4.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 36.5% | (4.4%) | (3.6%) | 8.0% |
From 2017 to 2020, France and Italy were the dominant suppliers of sorbitol to Germany, together accounting for 86.2% of total imports in value terms, with other partners playing a less significant role.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020
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