Germany: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Germany

The German meat market reached $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat Production in Germany

In value terms, meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of meat in Germany stood at X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Germany amounted to X heads, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in overseas shipments of meat, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, the Czech Republic, the UK, Romania, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, Spain and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for meat exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, France, Denmark, the UK, Spain, Greece, Romania, Hungary and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Meat Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, France, Spain, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest meat suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, France, Austria, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw modest growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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