Germany: Market for Mixed Condiments, Sauses and Seasonings 2024

Market Size for Mixed Condiments, Sauses and Seasonings in Germany

In 2022, the German market for mixed condiments, sauses and seasonings decreased by -0.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.9%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Production of Mixed Condiments, Sauses and Seasonings in Germany

In value terms, mixed condiment, sause and seasoning production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mixed Condiments, Sauses and Seasonings

Exports from Germany

Mixed condiment, sause and seasoning exports from Germany reduced to X tons in 2022, falling by -1.9% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed condiment, sause and seasoning exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of mixed condiment, sause and seasoning exports from Germany, with a combined 35% share of total exports. Austria, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Hungary and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

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 +14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for mixed condiment, sause and seasoning exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 33% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Romania, Denmark, Hungary and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +14.8%, recorded 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

The average export price for mixed condiments, sauses and seasonings stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 8.1%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Poland (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mixed Condiments, Sauses and Seasonings

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mixed condiments, sauses and seasonings increased by 3% to X tons, rising for the eighth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +74.3% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, mixed condiment, sause and seasoning imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +66.3% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed condiment, sause and seasoning imports to Germany, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Thailand, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Denmark, China, the United States, Spain, Japan and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest mixed condiment, sause and seasoning suppliers to Germany, together comprising 50% of total imports. Thailand, Switzerland, the United States, Belgium, France, China, Austria, Japan, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Japan, with a CAGR of +13.4%, 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 import price for mixed condiments, sauses and seasonings amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 United States (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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