Germany: Dairy Produce Market 2024

Dairy Produce Market Size in Germany

The German dairy produce market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Dairy Produce Production in Germany

In value terms, dairy produce production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Dairy produce production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Join Us at HANNOVER MESSE 2024

Don’t miss your chance to connect with us directly. Schedule a personal meeting to dive deeper into how solutions.
Hall 002, Stand C10. 22 - 26 April 2024 | Hannover, Germany

Book Your Meeting

Dairy Produce Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, dairy produce exports from Germany declined to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dairy produce exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of dairy produce exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, Austria, France, Poland, Greece, Spain, the UK, Denmark, Romania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dairy produce exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, Austria, Spain, Poland, Greece, Denmark, Romania, the UK, China and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average dairy produce export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dairy produce export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Dairy Produce Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of dairy produce increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, dairy produce imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of dairy produce imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, Denmark, Belgium, France and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dairy produce to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dairy produce import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :