Germany: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Germany

The German fruit market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Germany

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Germany dropped modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in Germany stood at X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Romania, Hungary, Sweden, Latvia, Belgium, France and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for fruit exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, France, Latvia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest fruit suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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