Unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in Germany showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Market volume, measured in physical terms, began at 256.2 thousand tons in 2018, fell the following year, then recovered to a peak of 274.3 thousand tons in 2021. This growth phase was followed by a pronounced and sustained contraction, with volume dropping to 180.8 thousand tons by the end of the period.

This decline in domestic market volume unfolded as export shipments grew steadily, reaching 407.4 thousand tons in 2024. While domestic production levels fluctuated within a range, the concurrent rise in exports and a general reduction in imports after 2020 limited the supply available for the local market, contributing to the smaller market size.

In monetary terms, the market value mirrored this trajectory, rising to a high of 175.4 million USD in 2022 before decreasing to 135.4 million USD in 2024. The overall period concluded with a significantly smaller and less valuable domestic market for these products compared to its peak.

Production unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Germany's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves rebounded. In 2020, output reached 165.1 million US dollars, marking a significant 18.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 11.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 139.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of contraction, Germany's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves resumed growth. In 2020, output totaled 456.7 thousand tons, representing a 10.0% increase compared to 2019. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 415.0 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.7%.

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

Exports unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves reached 379.2 thousand tons, growing by 11.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 20%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.5%, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export structure for unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Thailand accounted for 18.8% of exports, the Netherlands for 12.1%, and Italy for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented 42.1% of total export flows, with the remaining 57.9% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

In 2020, Germany's export value of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves stood at 153.0 million US dollars, showing a robust 11.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 15%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export structure in value terms was diversified. Thailand accounted for 22.0% of export value, the Netherlands for 16.1%, and Chile for 6.3%. Together, these three countries represented 44.3% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of decline, Germany's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves rebounded strongly. In 2020, imports reached 185.7 thousand tons, surging by 31.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 140.8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 10.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland remained Germany's key suppliers of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves. The Netherlands accounted for 33.4% of imports, Spain for 12.6%, and Poland for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 58.4% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's import value of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves totaled 110.7 million US dollars, increasing by 15.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 13.8%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 95.6 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 111.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland were Germany's main suppliers of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 32.9% of import value, Spain for 12.9%, and Poland for 11.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 56.9% of total import value.

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

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