Germany: Honey Market 2024

Honey Market Size in Germany

The German honey market surged to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Honey consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Honey Production in Germany

In value terms, honey production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Honey Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of honey decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, honey exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of honey exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Finland, Italy, Denmark, Belgium and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for honey exported from Germany were France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Saudi Arabia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Finland, Italy, the United States, Denmark and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the average honey export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Honey Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, honey imports into Germany fell modestly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, honey imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of honey imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, Brazil, Hungary, Chile, Poland, China, Cuba, Spain, Bulgaria and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Mexico ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest honey suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Brazil, Hungary, Chile, Poland, Spain, Bulgaria, Cuba, China and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average honey import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at 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%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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