Germany - Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Ethylene Glycol Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023
- Ethylene Glycol Price in Germany (FOB) - 2022
- Ethylene Glycol Imports in Germany
- Ethylene Glycol Exports in Germany
Ethylene Glycol Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023
In June 2023, the average ethylene glycol import price amounted to $670 per ton, waning by -4.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 5.5% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $924 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Poland ($905 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($659 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Ethylene Glycol Price in Germany (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average ethylene glycol export price amounted to $976 per ton, rising by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,076 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($1,046 per ton) and France ($958 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($778 per ton) and Italy ($814 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Ethylene Glycol Imports in Germany
In 2022, the amount of ethylene glycol (ethanediol) imported into Germany shrank to 309K tons, waning by -9.1% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 340K tons, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, ethylene glycol imports shrank slightly to $262M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 90%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $266M, and then dropped in the following year.
| Import of Ethylene Glycol in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Belgium | 171 | 115 | 228 | 235 | 11.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.6 | 3.1 | 15.4 | 15.6 | 63.0% |
| United States | 2.8 | 15.5 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 18.8% |
| Others | 4.3 | 6.1 | 18.6 | 6.6 | 15.4% |
| Total | 182 | 140 | 266 | 262 | 12.9% |
Top Suppliers of Ethylene Glycol to Germany in 2022:
- Belgium (279.1K tons)
- Netherlands (17.5K tons)
- United States (5.7K tons)
Ethylene Glycol Exports in Germany
In 2022, approx. 116K tons of ethylene glycol (ethanediol) were exported from Germany; waning by -28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +21.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 161K tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.
In value terms, ethylene glycol exports dropped dramatically to $113M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 158%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $143M, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.
| Export of Ethylene Glycol in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Belgium | 34.9 | 30.9 | 68.5 | 58.3 | 18.7% |
| Netherlands | 5.0 | 3.6 | 26.6 | 14.0 | 40.9% |
| France | 19.8 | 6.8 | 12.2 | 12.0 | -15.4% |
| Poland | 2.3 | 2.3 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 57.6% |
| Italy | 1.9 | 2.3 | 7.2 | 3.9 | 27.1% |
| Austria | 1.6 | 3.1 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 20.5% |
| Hungary | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 51.8% |
| Luxembourg | 1.9 | N/A | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.0% |
| Others | 7.4 | 5.7 | 11.0 | 9.1 | 7.1% |
| Total | 75.4 | 55.7 | 143 | 113 | 14.4% |
Top Export Markets for Ethylene Glycol from Germany in 2022:
- Belgium (55.8K tons)
- Netherlands (16.5K tons)
- France (12.5K tons)
- Poland (11.6K tons)
- Italy (4.7K tons)
- Austria (3.2K tons)
- Hungary (2.6K tons)
- Luxembourg (2.1K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethylene glycol market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20142310 - Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)
Country coverage:
- Germany
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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