In 2023, Germany's import of pickling preparations for metal surfaces and fluxes stood at an actual volume of 7.010 million kilograms. The forecast for 2024-2028 shows a gradual increase, with values rising annually from 7.1336 to 7.3823 million kilograms. This indicates a modest year-on-year growth of around 0.9% to 1.0% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is expected to average approximately 0.8%.

Future Trends to Watch for:

Potential impact of advancements in metal treatment technologies, which may alter import demand.
Environmental regulations influencing the types and volumes of chemical imports.
Shifts in the global supply chain dynamics could also affect import volumes and availability.