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Contents:
- Price for Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany (CIF) - 2023
- Exports of Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany
- Imports of Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany
Price for Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany (FOB) - 2023
In July 2023, the average diols and polyhydric alcohols export price amounted to $2,815 per ton, dropping by -1.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 22% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $4,014 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($11,119 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($1,778 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany (CIF) - 2023
In July 2023, the average diols and polyhydric alcohols import price amounted to $3,151 per ton, dropping by -6.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 18% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $3,867 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($3,742 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($2,156 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Exports of Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany
In 2022, exports of diols and polyhydric alcohols (excluding ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, d-glucitol) from Germany shrank notably to 170K tons, falling by -18.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 4.1%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 208K tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, diols and polyhydric alcohols exports reached $569M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Export of Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Italy | 107 | 78.4 | 140 | 124 | 5.0% |
| Spain | 31.6 | 25.7 | 41.6 | 50.3 | 16.8% |
| Belgium | 30.8 | 17.9 | 32.0 | 46.7 | 14.9% |
| United States | 39.5 | 31.7 | 33.4 | 41.4 | 1.6% |
| France | 28.5 | 24.1 | 33.9 | 35.4 | 7.5% |
| China | 37.5 | 37.4 | 32.3 | 32.9 | -4.3% |
| Switzerland | 24.7 | 25.2 | 32.2 | 31.0 | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | 27.2 | 24.1 | 28.1 | 29.7 | 3.0% |
| Japan | 27.4 | 26.8 | 25.2 | 22.0 | -7.1% |
| Austria | 12.5 | 10.7 | 17.3 | 20.0 | 17.0% |
| United Kingdom | 14.3 | 12.8 | 20.7 | 19.8 | 11.5% |
| Poland | 8.3 | 9.1 | 17.9 | 16.9 | 26.7% |
| Turkey | 5.7 | 8.3 | 9.8 | 14.1 | 35.2% |
| Others | 76.1 | 69.5 | 97.4 | 84.6 | 3.6% |
| Total | 471 | 402 | 562 | 569 | 6.5% |
Top Export Markets for Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols from Germany in 2022:
- Italy (44.3K tons)
- Spain (20.9K tons)
- Belgium (17.9K tons)
- United States (13.3K tons)
- Netherlands (9.6K tons)
- Switzerland (7.6K tons)
- United Kingdom (6.3K tons)
- France (6.2K tons)
- Austria (5.2K tons)
- China (4.7K tons)
- Japan (4.5K tons)
- Turkey (4.2K tons)
- Poland (3.3K tons)
Imports of Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany
In 2022, approx. 167K tons of diols and polyhydric alcohols (excluding ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, d-glucitol) were imported into Germany; with an increase of 15% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, diols and polyhydric alcohols imports skyrocketed to $598M in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 108%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Import of Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Netherlands | 47.7 | 39.3 | 101 | 130 | 39.7% |
| United States | 54.4 | 28.1 | 59.0 | 110 | 26.5% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | N/A | 0.1 | 2.9 | 66.2 | 2472.9% |
| China | 22.1 | 23.3 | 40.9 | 54.6 | 35.2% |
| Switzerland | 3.3 | 13.0 | 54.7 | 51.7 | 150.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2.1 | 6.6 | 34.7 | 40.0 | 167.1% |
| Sweden | 19.6 | 16.2 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 25.2% |
| Belgium | 7.6 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 32.1 | 61.6% |
| France | 20.7 | 23.4 | 29.2 | 27.0 | 9.3% |
| Italy | 12.9 | 12.5 | 12.0 | 11.1 | -4.9% |
| South Korea | 7.3 | 3.3 | 5.7 | 8.6 | 5.6% |
| Spain | 4.8 | 4.4 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 7.7% |
| Others | 21.5 | 25.9 | 32.6 | 21.9 | 0.6% |
| Total | 224 | 206 | 428 | 598 | 38.7% |
Top Suppliers of Diols and Polyhydric Alcohols to Germany in 2022:
- Netherlands (37.2K tons)
- United States (32.9K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (17.1K tons)
- China (14.5K tons)
- Switzerland (14.3K tons)
- Sweden (13.5K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (10.2K tons)
- Belgium (7.4K tons)
- France (6.6K tons)
- Italy (3.8K tons)
- South Korea (2.8K tons)
- Spain (1.9K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for diols and polyhydric alcohols 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 20142339 - Diols and polyhydric alcohols (excluding ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, D-glucitol)
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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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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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