Germany: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German mushroom and truffle market decreased by -27.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Germany

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle yield in Germany amounted to less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of mushrooms and truffles production in Germany stood at less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Germany

Mushroom and truffle exports from Germany fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, dropping by -21.5% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from Germany, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fivefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-6.8% per year) and Finland (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for mushroom and truffle exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports. Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +37.2%, recorded 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 mushroom and truffle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -33.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Denmark (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in supplies from abroad of mushrooms and truffles, which decreased by -20.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest mushroom and truffle supplier to Germany, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-6.7% per year) and Belgium (+20.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to Germany, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-5.5% per year) and Belgium (+26.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -21.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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