Inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms in Germany fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2024, reaching a high of 130 thousand tons in 2019 before declining to 87 thousand tons in 2024. In contrast, the market value demonstrated steady growth, rising from $73.6 million in 2018 to $106 million in 2022, indicating a shift towards higher-value products. This value growth was supported by Germany's bioeconomy strategy, which promotes microorganisms like yeasts as key components for sustainable bio-based products in industries such as food and industrial biotechnology, thereby stimulating demand.

EU organic regulations, including Regulation 2018/848 and 2021/1165, established clear frameworks for using microbial ingredients in organic food processing, shaping market access for inactive yeasts in this segment. The expanding organic food market in Germany, which reached a 0.8% share in 2023, further bolstered consumption. Additionally, the global microbial food ingredients market, valued at $4.23 billion in 2022, highlighted strong consumer preference for natural and plant-based products, driving value growth in Germany. State-backed research institutions like the Leibniz Institute DSMZ, which received GMP certification in 2022 for microbial resource testing, underscored the institutional support for innovation in the sector.

Production inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 75 079 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.9% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Germany's production volume of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms saw a decline. In 2020, Germany produced 47 556 tonnes, down 1.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 10.1%, averaging 3.3% per year. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 48 138 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 8.2% also occurring that year.

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

Exports inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms from Germany

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 14 892 tonnes and then surged to a peak of 26 764 tonnes in 2020, representing a sharp 79.7% increase. The change from 2019 to 2020 was a 1.8-fold rise. The largest decline of 7.7% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export market for inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms was quite diverse. France accounted for 23.2% of exports by volume, the Netherlands for 15.8%, and Poland for 9.3%. Together, these three countries made up just 48.3% of total exports, with the remaining 51.7% going to a wide range of other nations.

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 exports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms reached 49 589 thousand US dollars in 2020, up 27.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 29.3%, averaging 8.9% annually. The largest decline of 4.9% occurred in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France was the largest buyer by value, taking 20.5% of Germany's exports, followed by the United States at 10.0% and the Netherlands at 7.3%. However, even combined, these three countries represented only 37.9% of total export value, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's import volume of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms fell. In 2020, imports totaled 81 030 tonnes, a significant 16.2% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 96 751 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 21.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms were heavily concentrated. The Netherlands supplied 38.6% by volume, Belgium 30.9%, and France 18.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 87.8% of total imports, making them the primary sources.

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 imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 58 274 thousand US dollars, an 8.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 35.6%, averaging 10.7% per year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms by value were spread across many markets. China led with 22.3%, followed by the Netherlands at 13.0% and Belgium at 10.6%. Together, these three countries made up only 46.0% of total import value, indicating a wide distribution among various partners.

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

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