Germany - Honey - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Germany: Honey Market Overview 2019

Honey Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the honey market in Germany amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the honey consumption decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The honey consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Honey Production in Germany

In 2017, production of honey in Germany stood at X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the honey production reached its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Honey output in Germany indicated a modest growth, which was largely conditioned by a slight growth of the producing animals and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Honey Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of honey were exported from Germany; approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, honey exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the honey exports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the honey exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, honey exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, the total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the honey exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) were the main destinations of honey exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. Switzerland, Saudi Arabia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest markets for honey exported from Germany were France ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average honey export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Saudi Arabia ($X per kg), while average price for exports to France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Honey Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2017, the amount of honey imported into Germany amounted to X tonnes, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, honey imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the honey imports reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, honey imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes) and Mexico (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of honey imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Argentina ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest honey suppliers to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, China and Cuba, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average honey import price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the honey import price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Spain ($X per tonne), while price for Ukraine ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform