Germany: Vinegar Market 2022

Vinegar Market Size in Germany

The German vinegar market reduced to $X in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vinegar Production in Germany

In value terms, vinegar production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vinegar Exports

Exports from Germany

Vinegar exports from Germany dropped slightly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, vinegar exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for vinegar exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vinegar exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and Switzerland (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vinegar exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Poland, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average vinegar export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vinegar Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of vinegar, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, vinegar imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vinegar to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vinegar imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fivefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinegar to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vinegar import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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