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Germany - Natural Bitumen and Asphalt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Germany - 2023

Price for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Germany (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average natural bitumen and asphalt import price amounted to $538 per ton, declining by -13.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 131% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,176 per ton. From September 2022 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($737 per ton), while the price for Trinidad and Tobago amounted to $535 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Germany (FOB) - 2022

The average natural bitumen and asphalt export price stood at $1,406 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,579 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($2,283 per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($630 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of natural bitumen and asphalt decreased by -74.7% to 5.4K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 276%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 21K tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, natural bitumen and asphalt imports declined notably to $3.9M in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 187% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $9.9M, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Import of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Trinidad and Tobago	1.2	1.6	1.5	2.0	18.6%
United States	1.1	1.2	1.0	1.5	10.9%
Egypt	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.4	26.0%
Russia	N/A	N/A	7.1	N/A	0%
Albania	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.1	0.4	0.2	N/A	41.4%
Total	2.6	3.5	9.9	3.9	14.5%

Top Suppliers of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt to Germany in 2022:

Trinidad and Tobago (3.6K tons)
United States (1.1K tons)
Egypt (0.5K tons)
Albania (0.1K tons)

Exports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Germany

In 2022, approx. 1.1K tons of natural bitumen and asphalt were exported from Germany; falling by -15.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 224% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.3K tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, natural bitumen and asphalt exports fell sharply to $1.5M in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 424% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.9M, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Export of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Austria	32.5	15.3	158	433	137.1%
Turkey	210	N/A	547	292	11.6%
Switzerland	347	295	313	195	-17.5%
France	N/A	N/A	6.2	184	2867.7%
United Kingdom	N/A	N/A	151	165	9.3%
Japan	N/A	N/A	68.2	92.9	36.2%
Ukraine	N/A	30.2	7.2	59.5	40.4%
Luxembourg	N/A	N/A	N/A	48.1	0%
Serbia	N/A	27.8	N/A	10.0	-40.0%
Belgium	N/A	N/A	446	1.2	-99.7%
United Arab Emirates	N/A	N/A	35.7	N/A	0%
Canada	N/A	N/A	117	N/A	0%
Others	9.5	4.0	99.0	29.6	46.1%
Total	600	372	1,950	1,510	36.0%

Top Export Markets for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt from Germany in 2022:

Turkey (202.2 tons)
Switzerland (193.6 tons)
Austria (189.6 tons)
United Kingdom (174.1 tons)
France (90.5 tons)
Luxembourg (76.5 tons)
Japan (68.8 tons)
Ukraine (59.6 tons)
Serbia (5.5 tons)
Belgium (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for natural bitumen and asphalt 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 08991000 - Natural bitumen and natural asphalt, asphaltites and asphaltic rocks

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Germany

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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023