Germany: Sweet Biscuit Market 2024

Sweet Biscuit Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German sweet biscuit market decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sweet Biscuit Production in Germany

In value terms, sweet biscuit production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 6.1% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sweet Biscuit Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of sweet biscuits exported from Germany contracted to X tons, which is down by -4.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 3.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sweet biscuit exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet biscuit exports from Germany, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Austria, Italy, the United States, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, Romania, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for sweet biscuit exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 35% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, the United States, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Romania, the Czech Republic and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 45%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +5.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 sweet biscuit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sweet Biscuit Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of sweet biscuits decreased by -0.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, sweet biscuit imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of sweet biscuit imports to Germany, together accounting for 59% of total imports. France, Sweden, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Switzerland, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sweet biscuit suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Sweden, Belgium, Turkey, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, the UK, the Czech Republic and Austria, which together accounted for a further 36%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +6.9%, 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

The average sweet biscuit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 5.8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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