Key Market Indicators
Germany's benzene exports are expected to reach 1 billion kilograms by 2026, a 1.8% annual growth from 2021. Since 1996, German supply has increased by 2.2% each year. In 2021, Germany was the third-largest exporter, behind India at 902 million kilograms. India, Germany and Japan were respectively second, third, and fourth. German benzene imports, meanwhile, are predicted to reach 390 million kilograms by 2026, a 0.5% decrease from the 2021 total. Since 1996, demand has declined by 4.1% annually. In 2021, Germany was the sixth-largest importer with 395 million kilograms, with Saudi Arabia taking the lead. The United States, Belgium and the Netherlands were second, third, and fourth.
