Tantalum and tantalum articles market in Germany, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German tantalum market was shaped by rising demand from the electronics, aerospace, and medical technology sectors, alongside increasing recycling efforts driven by environmental regulations. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened the focus on circular economy principles, as global supply chain disruptions underscored the importance of resource security and sustainable supply chains.

Market volume peaked at 660 metric tons in 2021, supported by tightening environmental requirements that boosted sustainable recycling and growing demand for tantalum in renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar power. However, after 2021, the market volume began to decline, falling to 580 metric tons in 2022 despite continued political support for recycling and circular economy initiatives.

By 2024, the tantalum market volume in Germany had contracted sharply to 168 metric tons. During this period, the industry maintained its focus on recycling and secure supply, influenced by the aftermath of the war in Ukraine and stricter environmental rules, which reinforced the shift toward a circular economy.

Production tantalum and tantalum articles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of tantalum and tantalum articles has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 148.0 million US dollars, marking a 17.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 369.0 tonnes of tantalum and tantalum articles, representing a 20.2% increase from 2019.

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

Exports tantalum and tantalum articles from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Germany's exports of tantalum and tantalum articles increased in 2020. Exports amounted to 14.8 tonnes, which is 13.9% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9.7%, with a CAGR of 3.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 13.0 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of tantalum and tantalum articles from Germany were Switzerland (26.4% of exports in kind), the United States (24.1%), and France (20.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 70.8% of total exports in kind.

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 exports of tantalum and tantalum articles in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 13 437 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 4.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 23.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France (38.7% of exports in value terms), the United States (25.9%), and Switzerland (12.3%) were the key partners for Germany's exports of tantalum and tantalum articles. Collectively, they represented 77.0% of total export flows in value terms.

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

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

Imports tantalum and tantalum articles to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of tantalum and tantalum articles in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 163.5 tonnes, down by 19.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 31%, with a CAGR of 11.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 257.4 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 21.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with an 8.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (24.7% of imports in kind), Austria (20.6%), and Thailand (11.6%) were the main sources for Germany's imports of tantalum and tantalum articles. Together, they accounted for 56.9% of total import flows in kind.

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 imports of tantalum and tantalum articles in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 37 659 thousand US dollars, down by 11.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 50 045 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 21.0% rise.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States (33.4% of imports in value terms), China (13.5%), and Austria (11.5%) were the top suppliers of tantalum and tantalum articles to Germany. Their combined share reached 58.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020