Germany: Ice Cream Market Overview 2020

Ice Cream Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the ice cream market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, ice cream consumption continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Ice cream consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Ice Cream Production in Germany

In value terms, ice cream production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, ice cream production continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Ice cream production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Ice Cream Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of ice cream were exported from Germany; picking up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, ice cream exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, ice cream exports totaled $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of ice cream exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ice cream exported from Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ice cream export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the ice cream export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ice Cream Imports

Imports into Germany

Ice cream imports into Germany stood at X tonnes in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, ice cream imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, ice cream imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, ice cream imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, ice cream imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of ice cream imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ice cream suppliers to Germany were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Netherlands, Hungary and the UK, which together accounted for a further X Netherlands recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ice cream import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the ice cream import price, however, continues to indicate a slight drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for ice cream attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for ice cream failed to regain its momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform