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Germany - Beef (Cattle Meat) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Beef Price in Germany - 2023

Beef Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average beef import price amounted to $8,548 per ton, waning by -3.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 6.9% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $8,850 per ton in May 2023, and then shrank modestly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($13,645 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($4,837 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Price in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average beef export price amounted to $6,658 per ton, which is down by -1.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 8.5% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $6,785 per ton in May 2023, and then fell slightly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Spain ($8,652 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($4,487 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports in Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in overseas purchases of beef (cattle meat), which decreased by -2% to 333K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment.

In value terms, beef imports rose markedly to $2.5B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.7%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Beef in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	617	613	651	579	-2.1%
Argentina	301	243	288	334	3.5%
Austria	168	175	221	264	16.3%
Poland	189	222	224	258	10.9%
France	210	222	247	218	1.3%
Ireland	139	144	175	167	6.3%
Belgium	109	97.6	107	99.3	-3.1%
Denmark	70.8	66.4	75.6	83.7	5.7%
Others	411	321	321	478	5.2%
Total	2,214	2,105	2,309	2,480	3.9%

Top Suppliers of Beef to Germany in 2022:

Netherlands (81.6K tons)
Poland (45.5K tons)
Austria (40.6K tons)
France (31.7K tons)
Argentina (25.5K tons)
Ireland (18.6K tons)
Denmark (18.0K tons)
Belgium (15.6K tons)

Beef Exports in Germany

In 2022, exports of beef (cattle meat) from Germany totaled 258K tons, growing by 2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year.

In value terms, beef exports surged to $1.6B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Export of Beef in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	311	270	336	342	3.2%
France	215	142	163	217	0.3%
Italy	159	129	159	178	3.8%
Austria	118	98.4	105	162	11.1%
Denmark	149	151	174	152	0.7%
Spain	123	78.6	115	136	3.4%
Sweden	46.0	33.4	54.4	56.5	7.1%
Switzerland	23.1	27.0	38.2	47.2	26.9%
Norway	18.5	38.0	59.1	41.5	30.9%
United Kingdom	14.8	15.5	18.3	35.8	34.2%
Greece	30.0	31.3	23.5	30.4	0.4%
Czech Republic	24.7	22.9	23.3	25.6	1.2%
Poland	14.2	13.0	24.4	21.0	13.9%
Others	138	87.1	101	164	5.9%
Total	1,384	1,137	1,393	1,609	5.1%

Top Export Markets for Beef from Germany in 2022:

Netherlands (84.0K tons)
France (29.9K tons)
Italy (24.0K tons)
Austria (21.9K tons)
Denmark (21.4K tons)
Spain (16.2K tons)
Switzerland (7.5K tons)
Sweden (7.4K tons)
Norway (7.3K tons)
Greece (5.1K tons)
United Kingdom (5.0K tons)
Czech Republic (4.3K tons)
Poland (4.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the beef market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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FCL 867 - Meat of cattle

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023