Germany: Canned Food Market 2024

Canned Food Market Size in Germany

The German canned food market fell modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 6.4%. Canned food consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Food Production in Germany

In value terms, canned food production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Canned Food Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of canned food decreased by -3.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 5.5%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned food exports expanded to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of canned food exports from Germany, together accounting for 34% of total exports. Austria, Poland, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, China, Switzerland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for canned food exported from Germany were France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 33% share of total exports. China, Austria, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +38.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2020, the average canned food export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the last eight years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 6.2% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Food Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of canned food imported into Germany contracted to X tons, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned food imports stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned food imports to Germany, with a combined 46% share of total imports. France, Poland, Hungary, Belgium, Spain, Austria, China, Greece, Thailand and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned food suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 37% of total imports. Poland, France, Hungary, Turkey, Spain, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Thailand and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +15.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 canned food import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 5.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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