Germany: Hydrogen Fluoride Market 2024

Hydrogen Fluoride Market Size in Germany

The German hydrogen fluoride market soared to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. Hydrogen fluoride consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hydrogen Fluoride Production in Germany

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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Hydrogen Fluoride Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for hydrogen fluoride exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, hydrogen fluoride exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hydrogen fluoride export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hydrogen Fluoride Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) were imported into Germany; increasing by X% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of hydrogen fluoride imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest hydrogen fluoride suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average hydrogen fluoride import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, hydrogen fluoride import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

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