Germany: Malt Market 2024

Malt Market Size in Germany

The German malt market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Malt Production in Germany

In value terms, malt production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9.2% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Malt Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of malt exported from Germany expanded to X tons, increasing by 2.9% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, malt exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some 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.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) were the main destinations of malt exports from Germany, together accounting for 24% of total exports. Vietnam, Turkey, Japan, Brazil, Switzerland, the UK, Nigeria, Namibia, Malaysia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for malt exported from Germany were the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Cambodia ($X), with a combined 25% share of total exports. Japan, Vietnam, Switzerland, Turkey, Brazil, the UK, France, Namibia, Nigeria and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +39.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average malt export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 France (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Malt Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of malt decreased by -0.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, malt imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of malt imports to Germany, together comprising 76% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +35.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest malt suppliers to Germany, together comprising 73% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Denmark, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +28.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average malt import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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