Germany: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Germany

In value terms, vegetable production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Germany shrank modestly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Germany; surging by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported from Germany rose to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest vegetable suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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