Germany: Potato Chips Market 2025

Potato Chips Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German potato chips market increased by 20% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Potato chips consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Production in Germany

In value terms, potato chips production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Potato Chips Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of potato chips was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7.2%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato chips exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 15%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of potato chips exports from Germany, together accounting for 41% of total exports. Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Italy, the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Hungary and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for potato chips exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 38% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average potato chips export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Italy (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Chips Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of potato chips were imported into Germany; growing by 16% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato chips imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest potato chips supplier to Germany, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, potato chips imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+49.1% per year) and Belgium (-3.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato chips to Germany, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+45.4% per year) and Belgium (-4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potato chips import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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