Germany: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2024

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in Germany

The German frozen poultry liver market declined modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. Frozen poultry liver consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in Germany

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20%. Frozen poultry liver production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of frozen poultry livers and offal increased by 33% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for frozen poultry liver exports from Germany, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), sixfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+24.4% per year) and France (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen poultry livers and offal exports from Germany, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+24.3% per year) and France (-7.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 Switzerland (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen poultry livers and offal were imported into Germany; reducing by -3.1% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen poultry liver imports to Germany, together comprising 74% of total imports. Austria, France, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Thailand and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +22.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen poultry liver suppliers to Germany, together comprising 74% of total imports. France, Hungary, Austria, Thailand, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +20.9%, 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 2022, the average frozen poultry liver import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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