Germany: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2024

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in Germany

The German whole fresh milk market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in Germany

In value terms, whole fresh milk production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Whole fresh milk production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of whole fresh milk were exported from Germany; declining by X% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for whole fresh milk exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, whole fresh milk exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for whole fresh milk exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average whole fresh milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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.

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of whole fresh milk increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of whole fresh milk 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 Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest whole fresh milk suppliers to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 whole fresh milk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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