Industry Economics & Competitiveness

Cost of Process Water - Germany

Process Water costs are part of the Industry Economics & Competitiveness in Germany report | Updated on June 4th, 2026

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Process Water Price Chart

Process Water Cost in Germany

The chart above illustrates Process Water cost assessments, in US Dollar Cent per cubic meter (USD cent/m3), from May 2022 through May 2023, as described below:

  • cash cost, off-site: Process Water, Germany, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
  • contract price, exw: Process Water, Germany, contract price, exw, formula
  • cash cost, on-site: Process Water, Germany, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)

The off-site cash cost for Process Water in Germany reached 32.9 USD cent per cubic meter in May 2023, representing a 4.4% decrease compared to April 2023. Throughout the 12-month period, the off-site cash cost of Process Water in Germany experienced an overall decline of 8.8%. The ex-works contract price for Process Water in Germany stood at 51.3 USD cent per cubic meter in May 2023, marking a 12.8% drop from the previous month. Over the past year, the ex-works contract price of Process Water in Germany showed a cumulative decrease of 25.4%. The on-site cash cost for Process Water in Germany was assessed at 59.5 USD cent per cubic meter in May 2023, reflecting an 11.2% reduction from March 2023. During the 12-month period, the on-site cash cost of Process Water in Germany declined by a total of 22.9%.

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About Process Water

Process water serves as a utility tailored to specific industrial needs, such as in chemical processes, cooling, or as a transport medium for materials. Its quality is controlled to meet the exact requirements of each application, ensuring efficient and safe operation.