Germany: Market for Prepared Dishes And Meals 2024

Market Size for Prepared Dishes And Meals in Germany

The German prepared dish and meal market declined to $X in 2021, reducing by -7.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Prepared dish and meal consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Prepared Dishes And Meals in Germany

In value terms, prepared dish and meal production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Exports from Germany

In 2021, prepared dish and meal exports from Germany stood at X tons, picking up by 6.8% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat 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, prepared dish and meal exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared dish and meal exports from Germany, with a combined 27% share of total exports. Poland, France, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Russia, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for prepared dish and meal exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 24% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +9.3%, 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

In 2021, the average prepared dish and meal export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 8.9%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Czech Republic (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of prepared dishes and meals imported into Germany expanded notably to X tons, increasing by 7.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +68.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +63.9% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dish and meal imports to Germany, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Poland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Israel, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +29.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared dish and meal suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 38% share of total imports. Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Israel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +25.1%, 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

The average prepared dish and meal import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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