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Germany - Prepared Dishes and Meals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in Germany - 2023

Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in Germany (FOB) - 2023

The average prepared dishes and meal export price stood at $7,437 per ton in August 2023, approximately reflecting the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 13% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $7,747 per ton. From May 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($19,190 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($3,675 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in Germany (CIF) - 2023

The average prepared dishes and meal import price stood at $5,779 per ton in August 2023, dropping by -2.4% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 35% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,859 per ton. From April 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($8,503 per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($1,600 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Prepared Dishes and Meal in Germany

In 2022, approx. 773K tons of prepared dishes and meals were exported from Germany; surging by 2.4% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 6.8% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal exports expanded rapidly to $5.1B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% 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 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Prepared Dishes and Meal in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	366	415	482	532	13.3%
Austria	276	296	340	357	9.0%
United Kingdom	254	284	292	312	7.1%
Poland	191	229	294	309	17.4%
France	246	238	263	264	2.4%
Russia	153	169	163	199	9.2%
Switzerland	142	163	182	188	9.8%
Italy	148	159	190	187	8.1%
Spain	148	154	173	172	5.1%
Belgium	123	129	137	137	3.7%
Czech Republic	80.8	89.1	122	128	16.6%
Sweden	76.7	70.2	84.5	97.3	8.3%
Turkey	57.9	57.6	60.9	80.1	11.4%
Others	1,462	1,598	1,844	2,128	13.3%
Total	3,724	4,052	4,626	5,091	11.0%

Top Export Markets for Prepared Dishes and Meal from Germany in 2022:

Netherlands (80.9K tons)
United Kingdom (67.7K tons)
Austria (54.7K tons)
Poland (49.5K tons)
France (48.0K tons)
Spain (33.3K tons)
Belgium (32.7K tons)
Russia (25.2K tons)
Sweden (25.1K tons)
Turkey (24.2K tons)
Italy (23.7K tons)
Czech Republic (19.8K tons)
Switzerland (18.2K tons)

Imports of Prepared Dishes and Meal in Germany

For the fourth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of prepared dishes and meals, which increased by 2.5% to 490K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal imports reached $2.4B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Prepared Dishes and Meal in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	243	373	438	447	22.5%
Poland	202	201	224	267	9.7%
France	142	215	230	222	16.1%
Austria	142	174	200	204	12.8%
Switzerland	211	168	159	155	-9.8%
Belgium	96.7	115	134	133	11.2%
Italy	91.5	78.2	99.9	110	6.3%
Czech Republic	27.2	48.4	57.7	75.9	40.8%
Denmark	47.2	39.3	47.6	57.9	7.0%
Sri Lanka	14.1	25.5	32.0	35.8	36.4%
Vietnam	4.4	7.1	16.0	33.3	96.3%
Indonesia	19.3	21.8	23.2	32.8	19.3%
Thailand	28.2	23.9	24.7	24.3	-4.8%
Others	510	534	663	634	7.5%
Total	1,779	2,024	2,350	2,432	11.0%

Top Suppliers of Prepared Dishes and Meal to Germany in 2022:

Netherlands (98.4K tons)
Belgium (63.2K tons)
Austria (56.3K tons)
Poland (43.6K tons)
France (38.0K tons)
Italy (23.3K tons)
Switzerland (19.7K tons)
Vietnam (17.1K tons)
Sri Lanka (16.4K tons)
Indonesia (15.4K tons)
Denmark (11.1K tons)
Thailand (10.1K tons)
Czech Republic (8.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for prepared dishes and meal 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10851900 - Other prepared dishes and meals (including frozen pizza)
Prodcom 10891940 - Other food preparations n.e.c.

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Germany

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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
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
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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
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023