Vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding in Germany saw a period of rapid expansion from 2018 to 2020, with its volume more than doubling from 187.3 thousand tons to a peak of 462.9 thousand tons. This growth trajectory halted in the following years, as the market size contracted to 393.2 thousand tons in 2022 before partially recovering to 426.0 thousand tons by 2024.

This market dynamic was shaped by shifting contributions from domestic production and trade. Local production initially surged to 63.3 thousand tons in 2019 but then entered a steady decline, falling to 48.8 thousand tons in 2024. Meanwhile, import volumes, which form the bulk of supply, rose to a high of 498.8 thousand tons in 2021 before fluctuating, while exports gradually increased after 2019, reaching 160.7 thousand tons by the end of the period.

Production vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Germany, the output value of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding reached 5 397 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 6.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 069 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the peak being 2.7 times higher than the low. In 2020, Germany produced 58 766 tonnes of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding, representing a gradual decline of 7.1% from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 63 251 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 168.0%.

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

Exports vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, exports of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding from Germany rebounded. In 2020, export volume amounted to 92.3 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate increase of 9.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 72.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -35.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 84.7 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 55.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands remained the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 71.2% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among various smaller markets.

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

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with the peak being 2.2 times higher than the low. In 2020, deliveries of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding from Germany totaled 34 705 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant increase of 121.7% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 15 656 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 29.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was diverse. The Netherlands (26.8% of exports in value terms), Austria (10.1%), and Italy (9.8%) together accounted for 46.6% of total flows, while a substantial 53.4% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding to Germany increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 496.5 thousand tonnes, up by 46.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 54.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 315.9 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia (43.1% of imports in kind), Poland (16.9%), and the Netherlands (10.7%) played leading roles in imports of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding to Germany, jointly accounting for 70.8% of total 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

After a two-year decline, imports of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding to Germany increased. In 2020, Germany imported 63 542 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, equivalent to a limited increase of 3.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 61 578 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 9.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina (32.5% of imports in value terms), Brazil (12.5%), and Poland (10.0%) continued to lead as suppliers of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding to Germany, jointly accounting for 55.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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