Citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees and pastes in Germany demonstrated resilience from 2018 through 2020. Broader European Union production rose by 13% in 2018, supporting stable trade activity. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 increased home cooking, which helped sustain demand and contributed to a market value of $9.8 million despite the challenging environment.

Between 2021 and 2023, the market was heavily influenced by a sharp rise in EU export prices, which grew by 25% in 2021 and reached a peak in 2023. This price surge elevated the market's value to $12.3 million in 2023, even as physical volume peaked at 4 637 tonnes in 2022 before declining to 3 510 tonnes in 2023. Germany remained a significant importer within Europe throughout this period.

In 2024, the market adjusted as European production declined by 0.5% and export prices fell from their peak. Concurrently, consumer preferences shifted noticeably towards healthier, natural options with reduced sugar and sustainable packaging. Germany was the second-largest import market for these products in Europe, with imports valued at $9.6 million.

Production citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 6 737 K $ US, down 15.3% from the previous year. Production decreased by 9% between 2017 and 2020, averaging a 3.1% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 504 K $ US, with the largest increase of 14.8% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 15.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 4 202 t of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes, marking a modest gain of 8.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 7.9%, averaging a 2.7% annual decline.

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

Exports citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's exports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes reached 4 058 t, reflecting a substantial decline of 16.6% compared to 2019. Exports decreased by 12.5% between 2017 and 2020, averaging a 4.4% annual decline. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 869 t, with the largest increase of 6.8% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (43.1% of exports in kind), Italy (20.4%), and Spain (7.3%) formed the key group of partners for Germany's exports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes, jointly representing 70.8% of total 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

After a two-year rise, Germany's exports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes declined. In 2020, export volume came to 7 830 K $ US, which is 16.3% lower than in 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 359 K $ US, with the largest increase of 15.2% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (38.5% of exports in value terms), Italy (19.2%), and Spain (6.8%) consistently remained the main destinations for Germany's exports, together accounting for 64.5% of total 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 citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes were recorded at 3 560 t, showing a modest increase of 8.0% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 297 t, with the largest decline of 4.7% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark (35.2% of imports in kind), the United Kingdom (24.4%), and South Africa (15.8%) were the largest suppliers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes to Germany, together forming 75.4% of total imports in kind.

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

In 2020, Germany's imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes totalled 10 899 K $ US, reflecting a significant uptick of 13.6% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 26.8%, averaging an 8.2% annual growth rate. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (30.9% of imports in value terms), Denmark (23.0%), and France (12.5%) formed the core of Germany's imports, together taking 66.4% of total flows.

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

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