Germany - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Methanol Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023
- Methanol Price in Germany (FOB) - 2023
- Methanol Imports in Germany
- Methanol Exports in Germany
Methanol Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023
In August 2023, the average methanol import price amounted to $292 per ton, with a decrease of -13.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 8.5% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $413 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($340 per ton) and Belgium ($321 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($281 per ton) and Norway ($295 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Methanol Price in Germany (FOB) - 2023
In August 2023, the average methanol export price amounted to $478 per ton, shrinking by -7.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 58% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $743 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to August 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($845 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($310 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Methanol Imports in Germany
Methanol imports into Germany declined to 1.5M tons in 2022, falling by -8.8% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.6M tons, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, methanol imports stood at $598M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 90%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
| Import of Methanol in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Netherlands | 186 | 124 | 200 | 227 | 6.9% |
| Belgium | 38.0 | 48.1 | 104 | 70.5 | 22.9% |
| Norway | 52.1 | 41.5 | 65.9 | 62.1 | 6.0% |
| Poland | 31.2 | 26.7 | 41.4 | 57.0 | 22.2% |
| United States | 2.3 | 15.6 | 54.1 | 50.2 | 179.5% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 26.3 | 12.5 | 34.8 | 48.5 | 22.6% |
| Equatorial Guinea | 31.3 | 17.0 | 33.9 | 43.1 | 11.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 15.3 | 4.4 | 7.7 | 2.3 | -46.8% |
| Others | 29.9 | 21.0 | 51.1 | 37.9 | 8.2% |
| Total | 412 | 311 | 592 | 598 | 13.2% |
Top Suppliers of Methanol to Germany in 2022:
- Netherlands (559.9K tons)
- Belgium (163.8K tons)
- Norway (154.6K tons)
- Poland (133.3K tons)
- Trinidad and Tobago (124.6K tons)
- Equatorial Guinea (114.6K tons)
- United States (83.4K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (6.5K tons)
Methanol Exports in Germany
In 2022, overseas shipments of methanol (methyl alcohol) decreased by -8% to 211K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 267K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, methanol exports expanded markedly to $123M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +44.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
| Export of Methanol in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Poland | 12.2 | 9.7 | 30.8 | 32.0 | 37.9% |
| Netherlands | 9.8 | 30.8 | 29.1 | 31.2 | 47.1% |
| Austria | 24.7 | 17.2 | 20.0 | 20.4 | -6.2% |
| Belgium | 2.0 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 34.8% |
| Hungary | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4.9 | 39.6% |
| Switzerland | 1.7 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 27.2% |
| Czech Republic | 5.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 2.1 | -27.5% |
| Denmark | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.2 | -25.5% |
| Others | 24.1 | 17.6 | 19.1 | 22.4 | -2.4% |
| Total | 84.7 | 87.2 | 115 | 123 | 13.2% |
Top Export Markets for Methanol from Germany in 2022:
- Poland (78.2K tons)
- Netherlands (52.8K tons)
- Austria (44.8K tons)
- Hungary (9.3K tons)
- Belgium (6.9K tons)
- Switzerland (6.0K tons)
- Czech Republic (3.4K tons)
- Denmark (1.3K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol 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 20142210 - Methanol (methyl alcohol)
Country coverage:
- Germany
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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8. IMPORTS
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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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