Germany - Dairy Produce - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingGermany's Dairy Produce Export Hits $12.4 Billion in 2023
Germany Dairy Produce Exports
In 2023, overseas shipments of dairy produce increased by 11% to 4.9M tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at 5.5M tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, dairy produce exports amounted to $12.4B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2013 to 2023; 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 20%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Dairy Produce in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 1,546 | 1,565 | 1,071 | 1,089 | 1,487 | 1,452 | 1,466 | 1,556 | 1,815 | 2,070 | 1,948 |
| Italy | 2,113 | 1,979 | 1,358 | 1,283 | 1,468 | 1,512 | 1,453 | 1,335 | 1,472 | 1,745 | 1,829 |
| Belgium | 691 | 824 | 573 | 543 | 594 | 542 | 529 | 520 | 659 | 759 | 913 |
| France | 732 | 743 | 530 | 475 | 583 | 645 | 625 | 630 | 715 | 804 | 882 |
| Austria | 583 | 645 | 518 | 521 | 571 | 599 | 566 | 575 | 627 | 712 | 761 |
| Spain | 454 | 460 | 342 | 357 | 428 | 433 | 421 | 397 | 424 | 552 | 592 |
| Poland | 340 | 413 | 266 | 302 | 351 | 352 | 378 | 392 | 430 | 513 | 563 |
| United Kingdom | 487 | 508 | 407 | 381 | 438 | 434 | 403 | 418 | 291 | 307 | 363 |
| Others | 3,513 | 3,673 | 2,863 | 2,693 | 3,257 | 3,227 | 3,436 | 3,588 | 4,007 | 4,325 | 4,517 |
| Total | 10,457 | 10,811 | 7,928 | 7,644 | 9,178 | 9,196 | 9,276 | 9,412 | 10,439 | 11,787 | 12,369 |
Exports by Country
the Netherlands (1.2M tons), Italy (858K tons) and Belgium (363K tons) were the main destinations of dairy produce exports from Germany, with a combined 49% share of total exports. Austria, France, Poland, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +3.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for dairy produce exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($1.9B), Italy ($1.8B) and Belgium ($913M), with a combined 38% share of total exports. France, Austria, Spain, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.
Poland, with a CAGR of +5.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Whole fresh milk (1.6M tons), cheese (1.4M tons) and yoghurt and fermented milk (593K tons) were the main products of dairy produce exports from Germany, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Powdered milk, evaporated and condensed milk, cream fresh, skim milk, butter and dairy spreads and ghee lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by cream fresh (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, cheese ($6.7B) remains the largest type of dairy produce exported from Germany, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by powdered milk ($1.3B), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by yoghurt and fermented milk, with a 9.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of cheese exports amounted to +2.7%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: powdered milk (-0.6% per year) and yoghurt and fermented milk (+1.2% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the dairy produce price stood at $2,524 per ton (FOB, Germany), shrinking by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, dairy produce export price increased by +80.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,670 per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,995 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($1,224 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dairy produce market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 888 - Skim Milk of Cows
- FCL 1130 - Camel milk
- FCL 882 - Cow milk, whole (fresh)
- FCL 1020 - Goat milk
- FCL 982 - Sheep milk
- FCL 951 - Buffalo milk
- FCL 897 - Dry Whole Cow Milk
- FCL 898 - Dry Skim Cow Milk
- FCL 889 - Whole Milk, Condensed
- FCL 894 - Whole Milk, Evaporated
- FCL 895 - Skim Milk, Evaporated
- FCL 896 - Skim Milk, Condensed
- FCL 891 - Yoghurt
- FCL 983 - Butter and Ghee of Sheep Milk
- FCL 1022 - Butter of Goat Milk
- FCL 952 - Butter of Buffalo Milk
- FCL 886 - Butter of Cow Milk
- FCL 887 - Ghee from Cow Milk
- FCL 953 - Ghee, from Buffalo Milk
- FCL 901 - Cheese from Whole Cow Milk
- FCL 904 - Cheese from Skimmed Cow Milk
- FCL 905 - Whey Cheese
- FCL 907 - Processed Cheese
- FCL 955 - Cheese of Buffalo Milk
- FCL 984 - Cheese of Sheep Milk
- FCL 1021 - Cheese of Goat Milk
- FCL 885 - Cream, Fresh
- FCL 893 - Buttermilk, Curdled Milk, Acidified Milk
- FCL 899 - Dry Buttermilk
- FCL 892 - Yoghurt, Concentrated or Unconcent
Country coverage:
- Germany
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
