Germany: Frozen Potato Market 2024

Frozen Potato Market Size in Germany

For the sixth year in a row, the German frozen potato market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.7% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Frozen potato consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Frozen Potato Production in Germany

In value terms, frozen potato production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Frozen potato production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, frozen potato exports from Germany expanded notably to X tons, increasing by 11% on 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen potato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen potato exports from Germany, together accounting for 34% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, the UK, Poland, Romania, France, the United States, Chile, Hungary, Sweden and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen potato exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 30% share of total exports. Denmark, Austria, the UK, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Sweden, Chile, the United States and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +22.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average frozen potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 France (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen potatoes were imported into Germany; picking up by 4.7% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period 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 2019 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen potato imports to Germany, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potatoes to Germany, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+16.7% per year) and Austria (-1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen potato import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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