Germany: Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market 2024

Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German meat-preparation industrial machinery market decreased by -23.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Meat-preparation industrial machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Production in Germany

In value terms, meat-preparation industrial machinery production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of industrial machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry increased by 11% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat-preparation industrial machinery exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 8.8%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for meat-preparation industrial machinery exports from Germany, accounting for a 18% share of total exports. Moreover, meat-preparation industrial machinery exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), threefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+0.6% per year) and the UK (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry exports from Germany, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.2% per year) and the UK (+3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat-preparation industrial machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Mexico ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) and Australia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of industrial machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry imported into Germany was estimated at X units, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat-preparation industrial machinery imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of meat-preparation industrial machinery imports to Germany, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest meat-preparation industrial machinery suppliers to Germany, together comprising 52% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +15.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 meat-preparation industrial machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -34.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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