Germany: Pyrites Market 2022

Pyrites Market Size in Germany

After two years of growth, the German pyrites market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pyrites Production in Germany

In value terms, pyrites production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; 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 the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of pyrites were exported from Germany; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pyrites exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes) was the main destination for pyrites exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pyrites exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tonnes), sixfold. The UK (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for pyrites exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and Poland (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pyrites export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Poland (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of pyrites increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pyrites imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pyrites imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Turkey (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pyrites to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pyrites import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform