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Soybean oilcake market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for soybean oilcake in Germany showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 3 361 thousand tons in 2018, consumption fell to 2 930 thousand tons in 2019 and continued declining to a low of 2 607 thousand tons in 2021. A sharp recovery followed in 2022, lifting the market to 3 151 thousand tons, before it contracted again to 2 711 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, the domestic soybean harvest in Germany increased, supporting the availability of raw material for oilcake production. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was set to take effect at the year's end, introducing stringent due diligence rules for supply chains that impacted soy imports. Major processors like ADM operated non-GMO soybean facilities in the country, while evolving consumer demand for sustainable and non-GMO animal feed continued to influence the market for soybean oilcake.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production soybean oilcake in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany maintained the 9th position globally in terms of soybean oilcake production volume.

Top producers of soybean oilcake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of soybean oilcake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Germany produced 2 759 K t of soybean oilcake, marking a controlled year-over-year increase of 6.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	(4.0%)	6.7%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports soybean oilcake from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Soybean oilcake exports from Germany have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 1 875 K t of soybean oilcake, representing a 13.2% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 18%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	0.7%	13.2%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Czechia, and Austria formed the core of Germany's soybean oilcake exports in kind. Denmark accounted for 37.9% of exports, Czechia for 15.6%, and Austria for 10.4%, together making up 63.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany exported 708.7 M $ US worth of soybean oilcake, reflecting a significant 15.9% improvement over 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 17.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	(5.2%)	15.9%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Denmark, Czechia, and Austria stood out as the main markets for Germany's soybean oilcake exports in value terms. Denmark represented 37.6% of exports, Czechia 15.5%, and Austria 10.3%, collectively accounting for 63.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports soybean oilcake to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's soybean oilcake imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 854 K t, showing a 7.3% year-over-year drop. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 312 K t, which saw a 7.4% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 13.4% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(13.4%)	(7.3%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Argentina consistently led Germany's soybean oilcake imports in kind. Brazil accounted for 44.0% of imports, the Netherlands for 31.3%, and Argentina for 9.4%, jointly representing 84.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's cross-border shipments of soybean oilcake declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 721.4 M $ US, down 7.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 16.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -5.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 999.0 M $ US, which saw a 15.7% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 21.8% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.7%	(21.8%)	(7.7%)	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Argentina remained the primary sources for Germany's soybean oilcake imports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 43.1% of imports, the Netherlands for 30.5%, and Argentina for 8.7%, together making up 82.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io