Key Market Indicators
Germany's import and export of butadiene is expected to fluctuate between 2021 and 2026. In 2021, Germany imported nearly 109 million kilograms of butadiene, a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year. This growth has been consistent since 1996, when the average annual rate was 0.6%. Germany came in at 8th place in the global ranking. Poland overtook Germany with an import of 100.6 million kilograms. China, France and the United States followed at 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively. Germany's export of butadiene is forecasted to decrease by 0.3% between 2021 and 2026, from 262.2 million kilograms to 261.9 million kilograms. Since 1996, Germany's export has decreased by 1.3% annually. In 2021, Germany ranked 3rd in the global ranking, with the Netherlands leading the way at 262.2 million kilograms. Germany, Belgium and Brazil followed at 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively.
