Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Germany contracted from 11 076 t in 2018 to 8 845 t in 2022, with the most significant drop occurring in that final year. In value terms, the market displayed more resilience, peaking at $101.6 million in 2021 before moderating to $95.4 million in 2022.

A strong recovery took place in 2024, with the market volume rebounding to 11 740 t and its value surging to $136.3 million. This growth was primarily driven by an increase in domestic beef production, as higher average slaughter weights across all cattle categories lifted output for the first time since 2016. Stable consumer demand for beef provided a foundation for this expansion, despite ongoing structural challenges like high production costs. The market was also shaped by the introduction of mandatory origin labeling for German food products from January 2024, which enhanced transparency for consumers.

Production salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef increased in value after two years of decline. In 2019, output was valued at 82 674 K $ US, reaching its lowest point. By 2020, production rose to 84 504 K $ US, marking a 2.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 6.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Germany ranked as the 4th largest producer of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

Germany's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef declined for the third consecutive year in volume. In 2020, output was 9 486 t, showing a slight drop of 2.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.9%.

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

Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef declined for the third consecutive year in volume. In 2020, exports totaled 333 t, down by 23.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 31.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Belgium, and Bunkers were the core destinations for Germany's exports in volume. France accounted for 35.8% of exports, Belgium for 14.0%, and Bunkers for 10.2%. Together, these three made up 59.9% 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 exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef declined for the third consecutive year in value. In 2020, exports reached 7 368 K $ US, representing a significant drop of 18.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 28.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Belgium, and Italy were the main markets for Germany's exports in value. France accounted for 36.7% of exports, Belgium for 17.1%, and Italy for 12.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 66.2% 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 salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef declined for the second consecutive year in volume. In 2020, imports were 1 106 t, a modest decrease of 4.5% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 200 t, which also saw the largest increase of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and France were the principal sources for Germany's imports in volume. Italy accounted for 35.4% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.9%, and France for 10.8%. Together, these three countries made up 64.1% of total import flows.

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 salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef declined for the second consecutive year in value. In 2020, imports amounted to 19 644 K $ US, a drop of 4.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 20 812 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 1.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Switzerland consistently led as the top sources for Germany's imports in value. Italy accounted for 42.4% of imports, France for 17.9%, and Switzerland for 12.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 72.6% 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