Germany: Dairy Produce Market 2025

Dairy Produce Market Size in Germany

The German dairy produce market rose significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Dairy produce consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Dairy Produce Production in Germany

In value terms, dairy produce production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dairy Produce Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of dairy produce exported from Germany shrank to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dairy produce exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of dairy produce exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, Austria, France, Poland, Greece, Spain, the UK, Denmark, Romania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dairy produce exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, Austria, Spain, Poland, Greece, Denmark, the UK, Romania, China and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 dairy produce export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, dairy produce export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

Dairy Produce Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of dairy produce increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, dairy produce imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of dairy produce imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Denmark, Belgium, France and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dairy produce to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dairy produce import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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