Germany: Grape Wine Spirits Market 2024

Grape Wine Spirits Market Size in Germany

The German grape wine spirits market declined significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -16.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Grape wine spirits consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Wine Spirits Production in Germany

In value terms, grape wine spirits production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Grape wine spirits production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Wine Spirits Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc increased by 32% to X litres, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape wine spirits exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X litres), Spain (X litres) and Belgium (X litres) were the main destinations of grape wine spirits exports from Germany, together accounting for 63% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, the UK and Russia, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +19.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grape wine spirits exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports. Belgium, Norway, Austria, Poland, Italy, Romania, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, the UK and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +15.0%, saw 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 grape wine spirits export price amounted to $X per litre, reducing by -12.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per litre. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Wine Spirits Imports

Imports into Germany

Grape wine spirits imports into Germany fell significantly to X litres in 2022, reducing by -18.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 7%. Imports peaked at X litres in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape wine spirits imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X litres), Italy (X litres) and Spain (X litres) were the main suppliers of grape wine spirits imports to Germany, together accounting for 86% of total imports. Switzerland, Belgium and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +50.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc to Germany, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at -7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-5.2% per year) and Spain (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grape wine spirits import price stood at $X per litre in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per litre. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per litre), while the price for Belgium ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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