Germany: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Germany

In 2022, the German market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 89% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Germany

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,467,934,300%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Germany stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, 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.

The harvested area of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Germany totaled less than X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing, when their volume decreased by -8.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 145% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Germany, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +44.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 47% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +26.7%, recorded 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

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Austria (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing into Germany expanded sharply to X tons, surging by 5.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +106.0% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +59.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Germany, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +53.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +44.7%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 24%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($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 (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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