Germany: Brewing Dregs Market 2024

Brewing Dregs Market Size in Germany

The German brewing dregs market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Brewing Dregs Production in Germany

In value terms, brewing dregs production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +56.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Brewing Dregs Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of brewing or distilling dregs and waste decreased by -16.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +20.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, brewing dregs exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of brewing dregs exports from Germany, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +20.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for brewing dregs exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 65% of total exports. Denmark, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +22.1%, recorded 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 2022, the average brewing dregs export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, brewing dregs export price increased by +24.3% against 2019 indices. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the UK (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Brewing Dregs Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of brewing or distilling dregs and waste increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brewing dregs imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest brewing dregs supplier to Germany, with a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, brewing dregs imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria stood at +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+4.7% per year) and Hungary (+21.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest brewing dregs suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +23.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average brewing dregs import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, brewing dregs import price increased by +125.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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