Germany: Mercury Market 2022

Mercury Market Size in Germany

For the third consecutive year, the German mercury market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mercury Production in Germany

In value terms, mercury production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Mercury Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of mercuries decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg), Poland (X kg) and Spain (X kg) were the main destinations of mercury exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. Hungary, the Netherlands, Finland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Lithuania (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for mercury exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Finland, Hungary and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average mercury export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mercury Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of mercuries increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a precipitous descent. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mercury imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tonnes), Switzerland (X tonnes) and France (X kg) were the main suppliers of mercury imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mercury to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mercury import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform