Soups and broths market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Austrian soups and broths market showed considerable volatility in both volume and value. Market size in volume terms grew from 6 576 t in 2018 to a peak of 9 620 t in 2023, before receding to 8 008 t in 2024. In value, the market expanded from 20.7 million USD to 39.5 million USD at its height, reflecting not only volume changes but also significant shifts in product mix and pricing.

The market's expansion from 2021 onward was supported by shifting consumer preferences. A growing demand for vegan, healthy vegetable broths and clean-label products drove manufacturers to introduce new varieties and packaging formats. This trend, alongside sustained consumer interest in convenient instant foods, helped the market reach its volume peak in 2023 at 9 620 t, while value surged to 39.5 million USD due to a move toward premium segments.

In 2024, the market volume declined to 8 008 t, influenced by broader economic pressures. Rising food prices and inflation affected consumer spending behavior, while new EU packaging and labeling regulations, including a ban on BPA in food contact materials, introduced additional compliance costs. Despite continued investment appetite in the food industry and the launch of innovative products like microwaveable single-serve broth cups, these headwinds temporarily moderated consumption.

Production soups and broths in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's soups and broths production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 29 728 K $ US, marking a 25.3% rise compared to 2019. Production declined by 10.6% between 2017 and 2020, averaging a 3.7% annual decrease. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 23 572 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 29.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria's soups and broths production has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, 8 742 t were produced, up 22.3% from the previous year. The minimum output was in 2018 at 6 615 t, which experienced the largest decline of 23.5%.

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

Exports soups and broths from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's soups and broths exports have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 10 885 t, a sharp increase of 36.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 7 830 t, which saw the largest decline of 16.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands were the top buyers of Austrian soups and broths, accounting for 36.6%, 31.6%, and 4.5% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 72.7% of total exports in kind.

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

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's soups and broths exports have rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, exports amounted to 39 605 K $ US, a 34.5% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 443 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 19.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom were the primary markets for Austrian soups and broths exports in value terms, collectively absorbing 68.1% of total exports.

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

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

Imports soups and broths to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria imported 10 885 t of soups and broths in 2020, a decrease of 6.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 7.7%, with a compound annual decline of 2.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Slovakia were the key partners for Austria's soups and broths imports in kind, representing 37.9%, 31.5%, and 7.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 77.0% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's soups and broths imports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 27 535 K $ US, down 2.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was in 2018 at 28 913 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 7.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia were the main sources for Austria's soups and broths imports in value terms, accounting for 36.4%, 32.7%, and 8.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 77.9% of total imports.

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

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