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Germany - Salt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Salt Price in Germany (FOB) - 2022
- Salt Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023
- Salt Exports in Germany
- Salt Imports in Germany
Salt Price in Germany (FOB) - 2022
The average salt export price stood at $80 per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $87 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 export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($170 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($29 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 France (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Salt Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023
In August 2023, the average salt import price amounted to $126 per ton, declining by -6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 an increase of 39% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $226 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($270 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands totaled $85.0 per ton.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.1%).
Salt Exports in Germany
In 2022, approx. 3.9M tons of salt and pure sodium chloride were exported from Germany; waning by -9.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29%.
In value terms, salt exports reduced to $315M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $332M, and then reduced in the following year.
Export of Salt in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Czech Republic | 29.5 | 19.7 | 37.4 | 40.0 | 10.7% |
Poland | 23.3 | 22.8 | 34.0 | 32.0 | 11.2% |
Netherlands | 31.9 | 38.3 | 31.9 | 25.7 | -7.0% |
Belgium | 30.0 | 24.2 | 35.7 | 25.3 | -5.5% |
France | 17.0 | 14.8 | 19.2 | 22.0 | 9.0% |
Sweden | 23.2 | 16.1 | 23.0 | 21.6 | -2.4% |
Austria | 18.3 | 18.2 | 30.3 | 21.6 | 5.7% |
Italy | 16.5 | 16.4 | 18.9 | 19.6 | 5.9% |
United Kingdom | 8.5 | 9.0 | 10.4 | 10.7 | 8.0% |
Denmark | 7.5 | 6.2 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 6.3% |
Norway | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.6 | 9.8% |
Finland | 4.2 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 9.4% |
Estonia | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 5.3 | 96.4% |
Others | 51.2 | 49.7 | 65.7 | 67.6 | 9.7% |
Total | 268 | 247 | 332 | 315 | 5.5% |
Top Export Markets for Salt from Germany in 2022:
- Belgium (886.6K tons)
- Czech Republic (512.1K tons)
- Poland (494.7K tons)
- Netherlands (470.8K tons)
- Sweden (344.6K tons)
- Austria (160.7K tons)
- Norway (149.7K tons)
- Italy (144.3K tons)
- France (129.9K tons)
- Denmark (95.0K tons)
- United Kingdom (89.5K tons)
- Finland (83.4K tons)
- Estonia (69.8K tons)
Salt Imports in Germany
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of salt and pure sodium chloride, when their volume decreased by -24.9% to 2M tons. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.6M tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.
In value terms, salt imports skyrocketed to $287M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Import of Salt in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Netherlands | 114 | 111 | 134 | 181 | 16.7% |
Austria | 9.9 | 12.0 | 15.0 | 14.1 | 12.5% |
France | 8.3 | 7.6 | 10.2 | 6.9 | -6.0% |
Poland | 7.5 | 10.3 | 7.1 | 3.8 | -20.3% |
Others | 53.4 | 58.8 | 72.4 | 81.1 | 14.9% |
Total | 193 | 199 | 239 | 287 | 14.1% |
Top Suppliers of Salt to Germany in 2022:
- Netherlands (1662.7K tons)
- Austria (73.8K tons)
- France (32.0K tons)
- Poland (29.5K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the salt market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08931000 - Salt (including denatured salt but excluding salt suitable for human consumption) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents
- Prodcom 10843000 - Salt suitable for human consumption
Country coverage:
- Germany
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the salt market in Germany.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global salt market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the salt market in Germany.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global salt market.
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