Mushrooms and truffles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German market for fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles grew from 154 004 t to 161 951 t. This expansion was fueled by a rising consumer preference for regional and fresh mushrooms, a trend that continued in 2019 and led to supply chain pressures as some farms could not fully harvest. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated consumption of fresh, regional mushrooms, boosting market volume despite logistical constraints.

The market volume peaked at 162 658 t in 2021, supported by steady domestic champignon production of around 85 000 t. However, in 2022, volume contracted to 149 086 t, coinciding with lower import levels. A recovery occurred in 2023, with volume rising to 157 353 t, driven by the growing popularity of new product segments such as truffle oils and sauces, which diversified demand. Weather-related truffle scarcity in late 2022 also influenced market dynamics.

In 2024, import volumes for varieties like chanterelles and porcini mushrooms remained significant, highlighting the ongoing dependence on foreign supply. The lack of specific marketing standards for wild mushrooms continued to allow flexible trade practices under general EU regulations.

Production mushrooms and truffles in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany held the 11th position globally in the production of mushrooms and truffles.

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, mushroom and truffle production in Germany rebounded. In 2020, Germany produced 78 730 tonnes of mushrooms and truffles, marking a moderate year-on-year increase of 9.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 7.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 71 790 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 2.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of mushrooms and truffles in Germany was valued at 272.0 million US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 31.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, at 14.5%.

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

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's export volume of mushrooms and truffles totaled 8 679 tonnes, reflecting a decrease of 7.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 22.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.0%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018 at 18.8%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (36.9% of exports in kind), Austria (25.3% of exports in kind), and France (9.3% of exports in kind) remained the top buyers of mushrooms and truffles from Germany, collectively accounting for 71.6% of total exports in kind.

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

After a two-year contraction, Germany's cross-border shipments of mushrooms and truffles increased. In 2020, Germany exported 30.0 million US dollars worth of mushrooms and truffles, which is 11.0% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 27.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 9.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Austria (34.6% of exports in value terms), France (13.8% of exports in value terms), and the Netherlands (12.8% of exports in value terms) formed the core group of markets for Germany's exports in value terms, together representing 61.2% 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 mushrooms and truffles to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's import volume of mushrooms and truffles reached 91 900 tonnes, which is 2.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 89 830 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 8.1%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland and the Netherlands dominated Germany's imports in kind, together accounting for 89.1% of total flows, while other destinations had smaller individual contributions.

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 imported mushrooms and truffles volumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 266.2 million US dollars, equivalent to a 5.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 251.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland (41.1% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (33.4% of imports in value terms), and Belarus (6.3% of imports in value terms) remained the key directions for Germany's imports in value terms, together taking 80.8% 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