Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany
4. Exports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany

Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides amounted to $8,356 per ton, rising by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $18,657 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($33,606 per ton), while the price for China ($5,888 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average export price for germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides amounted to $23,796 per ton, dropping by -62% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 an increase of 286% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $104K per ton. From June 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a 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 the United States ($73,809 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($11,329 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 Malaysia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany

For the fourth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides, which increased by 37% to 6.9K tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide imports skyrocketed to $58M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide to Germany in 2022:

1. China (4058.9 tons)
2. Netherlands (1255.6 tons)
3. France (511.8 tons)
4. United Kingdom (389.5 tons)
5. United States (342.3 tons)
6. Australia (169.1 tons)
7. Austria (158.4 tons)

Exports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Germany

In 2022, approx. 84 tons of germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides were exported from Germany; which is down by -26.9% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 115 tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide exports rose markedly to $3.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide from Germany in 2022:

1. Austria (28.9 tons)
2. Belgium (9.6 tons)
3. Czech Republic (7.2 tons)
4. Tunisia (6.9 tons)
5. China (4.8 tons)
6. United States (3.9 tons)
7. South Korea (3.2 tons)
8. Italy (2.7 tons)
9. Brazil (2.3 tons)
10. United Kingdom (2.3 tons)
11. India (1.6 tons)
12. Poland (1.5 tons)
13. France (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform