Germany: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German canned meat market decreased by -9.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Production in Germany

In value terms, canned meat production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.7%. Canned meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of canned meat, when their volume increased by 2.3% to X tons. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of canned meat exports from Germany, with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for canned meat exported from Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 42% share of total exports. Denmark, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Austria, Poland, Romania, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +14.9%, saw 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 canned meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 8.8% 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 lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Denmark ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of canned meat increased by 1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to Germany, together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Italy, Thailand, Hungary, Belgium, Spain, Brazil, France and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned meat suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 48% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Denmark, Thailand, Hungary, Belgium, Spain, France, Ireland and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 44%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +11.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average canned meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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