Germany: Market for Animal Or Vegetable Fertilisers 2024

Market Size for Animal Or Vegetable Fertilisers in Germany

In 2023, the German animal or vegetable fertilisers market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Animal Or Vegetable Fertilisers in Germany

In value terms, animal or vegetable fertilisers production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Animal Or Vegetable Fertilisers

Exports from Germany

After five years of decline, overseas shipments of animal or vegetable fertilisers increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, animal or vegetable fertilisers exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of animal or vegetable fertilisers exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, Italy, Belgium and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for animal or vegetable fertilisers exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average animal or vegetable fertilisers export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Animal Or Vegetable Fertilisers

Imports into Germany

In 2023, purchases abroad of animal or vegetable fertilisers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, animal or vegetable fertilisers imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of animal or vegetable fertilisers to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, animal or vegetable fertilisers imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest animal or vegetable fertilisers suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, France, Poland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Switzerland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average animal or vegetable fertilisers import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, animal or vegetable fertilisers import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform