Germany: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German baby food market decreased by -8.6% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Food Production in Germany

In value terms, baby food production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +48.2% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25%. Baby food production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of food preparations for infants decreased by -13.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 23%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +1.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from Germany, with a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +25.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+56.6% per year) and Poland (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from Germany, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +33.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+20.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby food export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, baby food export price increased by +71.4% against 2012 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 the Netherlands (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of food preparations for infants decreased by -17.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 78%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of baby food to Germany, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, baby food imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Croatia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ireland stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+2.2% per year) and Croatia (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of food preparations for infants to Germany, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Ireland totaled +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+7.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average baby food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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