Germany: Cereal Flour Market Overview 2020

Cereal Flour Market Size in Germany

In 2018, market revenue of cereal flours was finally on the rise to reach $X after X years of decline. Over the period under review, cereal flour consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Germany cereal flour consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Cereal Flour Production in Germany

In value terms, cereal flour production reached $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, cereal flour production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cereal flour production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Flour Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2018, the exports of cereal flours from Germany was estimated at X tonnes, stabilizing at 2017. Overall, the total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cereal flour exports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cereal flour exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, cereal flour exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cereal flour exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cereal flour exports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tonnes) and Kazakhstan (X tonnes) were the major exporters of cereal flours in 2018, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Argentina (X tonnes), Pakistan (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Uzbekistan (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) held a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cereal flour supplier from Germany, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

In Turkey, cereal flour exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The cereal flour export price in Germany stood at $X per tonne in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cereal flour export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for cereal flours reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for cereal flours remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while Kazakhstan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Flour Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cereal flours were imported into Germany; with an increase of X% on 2017. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cereal flour imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cereal flour imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal flour imports rose dramatically to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cereal flour imports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan (X tonnes) and Iraq (X tonnes) were the key importers of cereal flours in 2018, recording approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Uzbekistan (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Angola (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Guinea (X tonnes), Bolivia (X tonnes) and Somalia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the biggest increases were in Guinea, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and the U.S. ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Angola, Guinea, Brazil, Syrian Arab Republic, Uzbekistan, Bolivia and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cereal flour import price in Germany amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the cereal flour import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for cereal flours reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for cereal flours remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Uzbekistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform