Germany: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German meat and poultry market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Germany

In value terms, meat and poultry production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Meat and poultry production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat and poultry in Germany reached X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Germany; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat and poultry were exported from Germany; reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, the Czech Republic, France, the UK, Romania, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Hungary and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for meat and poultry exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the UK, Spain, Greece, Romania, Hungary and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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 ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of 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

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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

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