
Germany - Salt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Germany: Salt Market 2022
Salt Market Size in Germany
The German salt market dropped to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced reduction. Salt consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Salt Production in Germany
In value terms, salt production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.
Salt Exports
Exports from Germany
Salt exports from Germany soared to X tonnes in 2021, increasing by X% compared with 2020. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.
In value terms, salt exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Belgium (X tonnes) was the main destination for salt exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, salt exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic (X tonnes), with an X% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for salt exported from Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.
Poland, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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 2021, the average salt export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the UK (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Salt Imports
Imports into Germany
Salt imports into Germany rose notably to X tonnes in 2021, picking up by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2019 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, salt imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
In 2021, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of salt to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria (X tonnes), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).
In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of salt to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average salt import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the price for Egypt ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Platform
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2021 | 2007-2021 | 2022-2030 | US$, Tonnes |
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