Germany: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the vegetable market in Germany amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Germany vegetable consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Production in Germany

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were produced in Germany; increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Germany vegetable production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Vegetable output in Germany indicated a relatively flat trend pattern, which was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Average yield of vegetables in Germany totaled X ton per ha in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the vegetable yield reached their peak level of X ton per ha. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the vegetable yield stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Germany; rising by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Germany vegetable harvested area peaked of X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports from Germany

In 2017, vegetable exports from Germany amounted to X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Germany exports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports stood at $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. In that year, the vegetable exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable exports failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Germany

The countries with the highest levels of vegetable exports in 2017 were the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons), together recording X% of total export. France (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the U.S. (X%). India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India and Egypt, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries , China (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Germany

The vegetable export price in Germany stood at $X per ton in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, vegetable export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for vegetables reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Germany

Vegetable imports into Germany totaled X tons in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Germany imports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Germany imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Germany

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main importers of vegetables, together creating X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held the weak share of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (-X%), the Netherlands (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Germany

The vegetable import price in Germany stood at $X per ton in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for vegetables attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the UK ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform