In 2023, Germany imported 2.9918 million kilograms of wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha, and vegetable pitch. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 indicate a declining trend in imports. From 2024 to 2025, imports decrease by 3.94%, followed by a 4.06% decline from 2025 to 2026, a 4.20% drop from 2026 to 2027, and a 4.33% fall from 2027 to 2028. This results in a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.91% over this period.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery influenced by evolving industrial demands, regulatory changes, and shifts in sustainable material preferences. Monitoring these factors can offer insights into potential shifts in market dynamics.
