Germany: Mate Market Overview 2021

Mate Market Size in Germany

The German mate market reduced sharply to $X in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Mate consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Mate Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad of mate, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mate exports rose markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tonnes) was the main destination for mate exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mate exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), tenfold. Italy (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average mate export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, 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.

Mate Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2019, supplies from abroad of mate decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2014, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, mate imports declined remarkably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tonnes), Argentina (X tonnes) and Paraguay (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of mate imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Paraguay, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mate suppliers to Germany were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Paraguay ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Paraguay saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2019, the average mate import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the price for Paraguay ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mate in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of mate consumption in 2019 were Brazil (482K tonnes), Argentina (263K tonnes) and Paraguay (125K tonnes), with a combined 91% share of global consumption. Syrian Arab Republic and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.5%.

What are the largest producers of mate in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of mate production in 2019 were Brazil (518K tonnes), Argentina (302K tonnes) and Paraguay (126K tonnes), together comprising 99% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of mate to Germany?

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In value terms, the largest mate suppliers to Germany were Brazil ($2.6M), Argentina ($1.7M) and Paraguay ($684K), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of mate from Germany?

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In value terms, Poland ($2M) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Germany, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($655K), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a 5.2% share.

What is the average export price for mate in Germany?

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The average mate export price stood at $6,282 per tonne in 2019, rising by 6.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mate in Germany?

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The average mate import price stood at $3,351 per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -13% against the previous year.