Germany: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German cereal market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. Cereal consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Production in Germany

In value terms, cereal production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Cereal production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cereals in Germany stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cereal yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 cereals were harvested in Germany; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The cereal harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a mild increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

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

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

Among the main countries of destination, Morocco, 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 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached 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 highest price was recorded for prices to 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.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row 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 relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase 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 cereal imports to Germany, with a combined X% share 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) were the largest cereal suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Ukraine, the Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Sweden, Slovakia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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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