Germany: Wool Grease Market 2024

Wool Grease Market Size in Germany

The German wool grease market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed a notable increase. Wool grease consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wool Grease Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of wool grease and fatty substances increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wool grease exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of wool grease exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wool grease exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average wool grease export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X 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 Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wool Grease Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of wool grease and fatty substances increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wool grease imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of wool grease imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, the Czech Republic, Uruguay and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wool grease suppliers to Germany were China ($X), Japan ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Argentina and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average wool grease import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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