Germany: Chewing Gum Market 2025

Chewing Gum Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German chewing gum market increased by 20% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Chewing gum consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chewing Gum Production in Germany

In value terms, chewing gum production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 4.4%. Chewing gum production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Chewing Gum Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of chewing gum exported from Germany amounted to X tons, approximately equating 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chewing gum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of chewing gum exports from Germany, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, France, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, Russia, Sweden and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +51.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Denmark ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for chewing gum exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 37% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Italy, Slovakia, Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the UK and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +46.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average chewing gum export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chewing Gum Imports

Imports into Germany

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of chewing gum increased by 2.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 8.3%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chewing gum imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of chewing gum imports to Germany, together accounting for 51% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chewing gum suppliers to Germany were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 56% of total imports. The Netherlands, Turkey, China, Spain, North Macedonia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.6%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average chewing gum import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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