Animal guts, bladders and stomachs market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for animal guts, bladders and stomachs in Germany showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. It grew from 194.2 thousand t in 2018 to a peak of 241.7 thousand t in 2020, driven in part by the 2020 ban on chick culling. This policy extended the transition period until 2023 and indirectly stimulated the use of animal by-products in feed, supporting overall market expansion. The market then contracted sharply to 187.1 thousand t in 2021, a period which saw the introduction of extended reporting obligations for veterinary medicines that increased the administrative burden on producers.

Market volume recovered to 216.7 thousand t in 2022, a year marked by the implementation of the new Veterinary Medicinal Products Act (TAMG) and the full application of EU Regulation 2019/6. These regulatory changes established stricter GMP and GDP requirements as well as new labeling rules, reshaping the legal framework for domestic and cross-border trade. By 2024, the combined impact of a Federal Court ruling applying the standard VAT rate instead of a reduced rate, ongoing legislative drafts to tighten animal welfare laws, and a federal program funding the conversion of livestock housing contributed to a further market contraction to 152.1 thousand t.

Production animal guts, bladders and stomachs in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 134.1 million US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year decrease of 10.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 156.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in physical terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 293.0 thousand tonnes, showing a solid 15.1% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 46%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports animal guts, bladders and stomachs from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany exported 142.3 thousand tonnes of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in 2020, representing a 2.8% improvement over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 6.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.8%, while the highest increase was in 2018 at 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and China consistently led Germany's export structure in physical terms, accounting for 26.5%, 16.5%, and 14.9% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 57.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 504.5 million US dollars, which is 8.4% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.6%. The peak value was in 2018 at 598.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports in value terms were characterized by a broad distribution across markets. Poland, the Netherlands, and France were the top destinations, accounting for 14.5%, 13.2%, and 11.2% of exports, respectively. However, together they represented only 39.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports animal guts, bladders and stomachs to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in physical terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 91.0 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest year-over-year drop of 8.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 17.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Poland were the leading suppliers of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs to Germany in physical terms, accounting for 24.3%, 23.3%, and 10.1% of imports, respectively. Collectively, these three countries made up 57.7% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs in monetary terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 495.1 million US dollars, indicating a robust year-over-year decrease of 13.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 23.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Iran remained the primary suppliers of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs to Germany in value terms, accounting for 41.5%, 10.3%, and 7.1% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries constituted 59.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020