Germany: Biodiesel Market 2024

Biodiesel Market Size in Germany

After three years of growth, the German biodiesel market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Biodiesel Production in Germany

In value terms, biodiesel production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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Biodiesel Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2023, biodiesel exports from Germany declined modestly to X tons, falling by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, biodiesel exports fell notably to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for biodiesel exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, biodiesel exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for biodiesel exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average biodiesel export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Biodiesel Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2023, approx. X tons of biodiesel were imported into Germany; with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, biodiesel imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest biodiesel supplier to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, biodiesel imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of biodiesel to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average biodiesel import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform