Germany: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Germany

The German peach and nectarine market fell slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Germany

In value terms, peach and nectarine production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of peaches and nectarines in Germany expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 1.9% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 3.4% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average peach and nectarine yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of peaches and nectarines production in Germany totaled X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine harvested area increased by +20.9% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 90%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to peach and nectarine production attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were exported from Germany; reducing by -24.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of peach and nectarine exports from Germany, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Slovenia (with a CAGR of +90.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for peach and nectarine exported from Germany were Austria ($X), France ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 70% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +80.8%, saw 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 peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine export price increased by +78.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were imported into Germany; reducing by -8.3% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to Germany, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, peach and nectarine imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-13.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+26.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to Germany, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-8.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+29.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine import price increased by +67.3% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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