In 2023, Germany's import of platinum catalysts stood at a baseline of 2.61 thousand kilograms. Forecasts for the years 2024 to 2028 show a consistent decline, with the import volume reducing to 2.39 thousand kilograms by 2028. Year-on-year analysis reveals a gradual reduction in imports: a 1.9% decrease from 2024 to 2025, and an approximate 2.34% average decrease per year until 2028. This trend indicates a sustained decline in the importation of platinum catalysts over the forecasted period.
Future trends to watch for include potential influences from the broader adoption of alternative catalyst materials or innovations within platinum recycling processes that might affect demand. Monitoring economic or regulatory changes impacting the automotive and chemical sectors, which heavily utilize platinum catalysts, will also be critical.
- 2024 forecast: 2.61 thousand kilograms
- 2025 forecast: 2.56 thousand kilograms
- 2026 forecast: 2.50 thousand kilograms
- 2027 forecast: 2.44 thousand kilograms
- 2028 forecast: 2.39 thousand kilograms
