Wine and wine products market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the wine market in Germany fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 1 636 thousand tons in 2018 and declining to 1 512 thousand tons by 2023. After a drop to 1 598 thousand tons in 2019, the market recovered slightly in 2020 before entering a gradual downward trend through 2021 and 2022, with a further decrease in 2023.

In value terms, the market experienced more pronounced volatility, falling sharply from $4 678 million in 2018 to $3 654 million in 2019. It then rebounded to $4 281 million in 2021, only to decline again in 2022 and stabilize around $3 936 million in 2023. This suggests shifts in average prices or product mix alongside changes in consumption volume.

Overall, the German wine market contracted in both physical volume and monetary value over the six-year period, indicating a combination of reduced consumption and changing economic conditions affecting market size.

Production wine and wine products in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany was among the world's leading producers of wine and wine products from 2017 to 2020, ranking 11th globally by production volume.

Top producers of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

World map of production of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

In 2020, Germany produced 472.6 K t of wine and wine products, showing a limited increase of 7.9% compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 24.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 9.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 437.9 K t, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 633.4 K t. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, when production fell by 30.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Wine and wine products production in Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 519 M $ US, marking a moderate decline of 7.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 36.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 525 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 35.4% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 5.3%.

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

Exports wine and wine products from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Foreign supplies of wine and wine products from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 679 K t, which is 7.2% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany exported wine and wine products to a diverse range of markets. Even the top destinations—the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Belgium—collectively accounted for only 34.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Wine and wine products exports from Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 182 M $ US, reflecting a substantial decline of 19.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 23.8%, with a CAGR of -8.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 938 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 2.7%.

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

During 2017–2020, the export landscape in value terms was broad. The Netherlands (14.3% of exports), the United States (8.2%), and the United Kingdom (7.9%) together made up only 30.4% of total flows, while a significant 69.6% went to numerous 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 wine and wine products to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's imports of wine and wine products were recorded at 1 832 K t, showing a controlled decline of 3.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.4%, with a CAGR of -1.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 1 739 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 9.3% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 8.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (33.9% of imports in volume), Spain (21.1%), and France (11.9%) remained the key partners for Germany's imports, together accounting for 66.9% 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, M $ US

Imported wine and wine products volumes in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 4 654 M $ US, marking a slight decline of 2.0% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -1.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 091 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.7% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 5.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy (28.7% of imports in value terms), France (20.4%), and Spain (11.2%) formed the core of Germany's imports, together taking 60.3% of total flows.

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

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