Grape juice market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German grape juice market reached 136.5 million l in 2018, with production at 45.9 million l. Environmental factors such as late frost and hail directly influenced grape harvests and juice output that year. Producers also focused on promoting varietal 'noble grape juice' as a non-alcoholic alternative, capitalizing on greater availability of red grapes and shifting demand within the wine sector. Market volume then grew to 143.7 million l in 2019.

A multi-year contraction began in 2020, bringing the market to 127.6 million l by 2021. Regulatory changes, including the ban on adding sulfur dioxide to grape juice, defined the production landscape. By 2022, high inflation and rising prices significantly altered consumer behavior, driving a shift toward more affordable private-label products. This contributed to a further decline in total market volume, which fell to 119.5 million l.

In 2023, persistent high inflation and supply chain issues led to increased prices and a drop in sales volume to 110.2 million l, even as health consciousness boosted demand for organic and functional juices. The market stabilized at 109.7 million l in 2024, supported by product innovations like alcohol-free grape secco and the expansion of the deposit system to single-use plastic bottles, alongside sustained consumer interest in natural and sustainable offerings.

Production grape juice in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's grape juice production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 45 149 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Germany ranked as the world's seventh-largest producer of grape juice from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of grape juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of grape juice, 2017-2020

Grape juice production in Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 39 926 thousand liters of grape juice, which was 10.8% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 30.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.4%.

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

Exports grape juice from Germany

Exports in kind, M l

After two years of decline, Germany's grape juice exports increased in 2020. Exports reached 9.4 million liters, marking a 15.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8.2 million liters, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 19.7% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium were the top destinations for Germany's grape juice exports in volume terms. France accounted for 37.9% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 25.9%, and Belgium at 14.5%. Together, these three countries represented 78.3% 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

Germany's grape juice export value increased in 2020, reaching 9 522 thousand US dollars, which was 18.3% higher than in 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 051 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 9 601 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019 with a 16.1% decrease.

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

In value terms, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium led Germany's grape juice export structure from 2017 to 2020. France contributed 30.6% of export value, the Netherlands 18.1%, and Belgium 15.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.1% 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 grape juice to Germany

Imports in kind, M l

Germany's grape juice imports in volume terms decreased in 2020, totaling 103.6 million liters, a 3.3% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 99.5 million liters. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 17.3% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 7.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Germany's grape juice imports in volume terms, accounting for 73.9% of total flows. Other countries played relatively minor roles in the import structure.

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

Germany's grape juice import value rose in 2020, reaching approximately 75 837 thousand US dollars, a 10.1% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 68 883 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 89 010 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 22.6% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 21.6% rise.

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

In value terms, Germany's grape juice imports from 2017 to 2020 were heavily concentrated on Italy and Spain. Together, these two countries accounted for 83.3% of total import flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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