Brewing or distilling dregs and waste market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for brewing and distilling dregs and waste in Germany experienced a decline in value to 123.7 million US dollars in 2019, coinciding with a reported decrease in spirits consumption and shifting consumer preferences that softened retail sales in the broader beverage sector. This was followed by a period of recovery, with the market value rising to a peak of 181.7 million US dollars by 2022.

By 2024, the market value had contracted to 153.6 million US dollars. This reduction was influenced by a further decline in per-capita spirits consumption to 5.0 liters, economic pressures such as inflation and high energy costs, and growing regulatory focus on sustainability and waste recovery. Concurrently, the entry of new players offering premium and exotic agave spirits, alongside a consumer trend toward non-alcoholic and low-alcohol options, introduced new dynamics to the spirits production landscape from which these dregs and waste are derived.

Production brewing or distilling dregs and waste in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of brewing or distilling dregs and waste reached 128.8 million US dollars in 2020, representing a 4.4% increase compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 123.4 million US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2018 at 132.0 million US dollars. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 6.5%.

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

Exports brewing or distilling dregs and waste from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's export volume of brewing or distilling dregs and waste declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 356.4 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 8.3% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 33.3%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and France remained the leading destinations for Germany's exports of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 65.9% of exports, Poland for 8.9%, and France for 4.2%, together making up 79.0% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's export value of brewing or distilling dregs and waste reached 33 070 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 13.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 094 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that same year with a 7.4% drop.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France formed the core of Germany's export value for brewing or distilling dregs and waste. The Netherlands contributed 38.7% of exports in value terms, Switzerland 12.1%, and France 11.3%, together accounting for 62.1% 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 brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's import volume of brewing or distilling dregs and waste declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 189.3 thousand tonnes, showing a limited 7.0% reduction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 221.2 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.0% drop. The most significant increase was in 2018, with a 6.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, the Netherlands, and Hungary were the main sources for Germany's imports of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in volume terms. Austria accounted for 33.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.0%, and Hungary for 14.3%, together making up 64.7% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Germany's import value of brewing or distilling dregs and waste declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 25 547 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a notable 13.2% year-over-year drop. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 426 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 17.8% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, the Netherlands, and Hungary made the biggest contributions to Germany's import value for brewing or distilling dregs and waste. Austria accounted for 29.2% of imports in value terms, the Netherlands for 23.6%, and Hungary for 21.3%, jointly representing 74.2% of total import flows.

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

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