Germany: Vegetable Puree Market 2024

Vegetable Puree Market Size in Germany

After five years of growth, the German vegetable puree market decreased by -13.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Vegetable Puree Production in Germany

In value terms, vegetable puree production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 7.8% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Puree Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetable puree were exported from Germany; surging by 7.8% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable puree exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable puree exports from Germany, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Italy, France, the Czech Republic, the UK and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable puree exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 46% of total exports. Switzerland, France, the Czech Republic, the UK and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +12.7%, saw 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

In 2022, the average vegetable puree export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Poland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Puree Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of vegetable puree into Germany was estimated at X tons, surging by 15% on 2021 figures. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable puree imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable puree supplier to Germany, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable puree imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria amounted to +86.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.0% per year) and Austria (+52.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest vegetable puree suppliers to Germany, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +74.8%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average vegetable puree import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -29.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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