Prepared baking powders market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared baking powders in Germany expanded from 2018 to 2020, with volume growing by over 40% across the two years to nearly 10 000 t. This surge was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which sparked a renewed interest in home baking and significantly boosted household demand for baking powders and mixes, while distribution channels partially shifted online.

After the peak in 2020, market volume contracted to 8 407 t in 2021 and 8 015 t in 2022, before falling sharply to 5 091 t in 2024. The latter decline coincided with an EU regulatory change that classified baking powder in certain applications, such as plant protection for winemakers, as a pesticide, leading to substantial cost increases for German winemakers and indirectly dampening demand. Consumer preferences also increasingly shifted towards phosphate-free and aluminium-free baking powders for health and environmental reasons, altering the product mix.

The market has long been fragmented, with many small and medium-sized businesses alongside established leaders like Aryzta Bakeries Deutschland GmbH. Major industrial bakery companies, including Harry-Brot and Lieken, operate multiple production sites across Germany, supporting industrial demand, while innovation in segments like burger buns reflected ongoing diversification in baked goods.

Production prepared baking powders in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of prepared baking powders has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 32 928 thousand US dollars, representing a 28.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 56.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of prepared baking powders has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 13 217 tonnes, up 14.8% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 42.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%.

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

Exports prepared baking powders from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of prepared baking powders have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 5 523 tonnes, marking a 22.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 3.7%, with an average annual growth of 1.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 181 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 21.5% during this timeframe.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, France, and Austria were the top buyers of prepared baking powders from Germany. Belgium accounted for 22.8% of exports in volume, France for 18.1%, and Austria for 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented 55.2% of Germany's 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, K $ US

Germany's exports of prepared baking powders have grown for the second year running. In 2020, export value reached 13 080 thousand US dollars, a 32.6% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 18.1%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 224 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 16.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Austria, and France remained the leading destinations for Germany's prepared baking powder exports by value. Belgium accounted for 21.1% of export value, Austria for 16.2%, and France for 14.4%. Combined, these three markets represented 51.8% 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 prepared baking powders to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 999 tonnes, with a decline of 4.9%. By 2020, imports surged to 2 258 tonnes, a 126.1% increase from 2019. Overall, imports fluctuated by a factor of 2.3 between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019.

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

During 2017-2020, France, the Netherlands, and Austria were the main suppliers of prepared baking powders to Germany. France accounted for 26.5% of import volume, the Netherlands for 16.3%, and Austria for 15.3%. Together, these three countries supplied 58.1% of Germany's 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

Import values exhibited notable volatility in these years. In 2019, imports reached their minimum at 2 368 thousand US dollars, declining by 5.7%. By 2020, import value jumped to 4 847 thousand US dollars, a 104.7% increase from the previous year. Imports showed a two-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, France, and Austria formed the core group of suppliers for Germany's prepared baking powder imports by value. Poland accounted for 25.7% of import value, France for 18.7%, and Austria for 10.9%. Collectively, these three markets represented 55.4% 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