Germany: Ice Cream Market Overview 2021

Ice Cream Market Size in Germany

In 2020, the German ice cream market was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ice Cream Production in Germany

In value terms, ice cream production expanded remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Ice Cream Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded growth in overseas shipments of ice cream, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ice cream exports totaled $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of ice cream exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ice cream exported from Germany were France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Romania and Hungary, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Romania (+X% per year) saw 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 ice cream export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 reached X tonnes in 2020, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ice cream imports amounted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

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.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest ice cream suppliers to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, Italy, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average ice cream import price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ice cream in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of ice cream consumption in 2020 were China (4.7M tonnes), the U.S. (3.4M tonnes) and Iran (1.3M tonnes), together accounting for 48% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of ice cream in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of ice cream production in 2020 were China (4.8M tonnes), the U.S. (3.5M tonnes) and Iran (1.3M tonnes), together accounting for 49% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of ice cream to Germany?

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In value terms, Belgium ($110M), France ($75M) and the Netherlands ($53M) were the largest ice cream suppliers to Germany, together comprising 55% of total imports. Poland, Italy, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

What are the leading importers of ice cream from Germany?

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In value terms, France ($69M), the UK ($57M) and the Netherlands ($50M) were the largest markets for ice cream exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 31% share of total exports. Austria, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

What is the average export price for ice cream in Germany?

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In 2020, the average ice cream export price amounted to $3,004 per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ice cream in Germany?

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In 2020, the average ice cream import price amounted to $2,715 per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year.