Germany: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the German grain market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Germany

In value terms, grain production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Germany totaled X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cereal grains were harvested in Germany; flattening at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated mild growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, Morocco, Algeria, the UK, Italy, Guinea, Denmark, France, Switzerland and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Iran ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the largest markets for grain exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Morocco, Algeria, the UK, Italy, Guinea, Denmark, France, Switzerland and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guinea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable 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 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Denmark, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Hungary, Sweden, Slovakia, Austria and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest grain suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ukraine, the Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Sweden, Slovakia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 grain import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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