Germany: Market for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages 2024

Market Size for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Germany

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the German cider, perry and mead market, when its value decreased by -2.2% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Production of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Germany

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 19%. Cider, perry and mead production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages exported from Germany skyrocketed to X litres, rising by 23% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X litres), Spain (X litres) and the United States (X litres) were the main destinations of cider, perry and mead exports from Germany, with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the UK, Sweden, Austria, China, Portugal, Colombia, Denmark, Ukraine and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +155.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for cider, perry and mead exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 36% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Austria, Portugal, Ukraine, Italy, Sweden, China, Denmark, Colombia and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +125.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average cider, perry and mead export price amounted to $X per litre, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages increased by 31% to X litres for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X litres in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X litres), Denmark (X litres) and the Netherlands (X litres) were the main suppliers of cider, perry and mead imports to Germany, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Croatia, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Poland, Italy, Ukraine, China, Estonia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +75.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest cider, perry and mead suppliers to Germany, together comprising 41% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Croatia, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, China, Poland, Slovenia, Estonia and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +60.8%, recorded 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 2021, the average cider, perry and mead import price amounted to $X per litre, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per litre), while the price for Ukraine ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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