Germany: Spinach Market 2024

Spinach Market Size in Germany

The German spinach market totaled $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a temperate increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Production in Germany

In value terms, spinach production expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of spinach in Germany was estimated at X tons per ha in 2023, growing by X% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the average spinach yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The spinach harvested area in Germany expanded markedly to X ha in 2023, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the spinach harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2023, overseas shipments of spinach increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for spinach exported from Germany were Finland ($X), Austria ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2023, imports of spinach into Germany declined sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of spinach imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average spinach import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform