Germany: Greasy Wool Market 2024

Greasy Wool Market Size in Germany

The German greasy wool market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Greasy wool consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Greasy Wool Production in Germany

In value terms, greasy wool production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Greasy Wool Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, greasy wool exports from Germany shrank remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. In general, exports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, greasy wool exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of greasy wool exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Poland, Pakistan and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for greasy wool exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average greasy wool export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Greasy Wool Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of greasy wool was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, greasy wool imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of greasy wool to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, greasy wool imports from Falkland Islands (Malvinas) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Falkland Islands (Malvinas) was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Falkland Islands (Malvinas) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of greasy wool to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Falkland Islands (Malvinas) totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average greasy wool import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Falkland Islands (Malvinas) ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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