Yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the German market for yeasts and dead microorganisms saw notable shifts in both volume and value. The market volume grew from 278 thousand tons in 2018 to 295 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted to 270 thousand tons in 2020 before recovering to 285 thousand tons in 2021 and stabilizing near that level in 2022. In contrast, the market value declined slightly in 2019 but began a steady rise from 2020 onward, reaching 297 million dollars by 2022, indicating a move toward higher-value products or increased prices.

Regulatory actions and technological advancements shaped the market in 2023 and 2024. In 2023, heightened food safety oversight led to 102 product recalls due to microbiological contamination, including yeasts, which tightened quality controls and likely removed non-compliant offerings from the market. By 2024, the market volume had fallen to 245 thousand tons, while the value climbed to 330 million dollars. This divergence was driven by the expanding use of yeasts in biotechnology—such as for producing genetically engineered pharmaceuticals in large fermenters—and the growth of fermentation for innovative food ingredients. Concurrently, consumer preferences shifted, with sales of non-GMO foods declining, reflecting a broader trend toward advanced applications.

Production yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders was valued at 278.7 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 10.5% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders declined after a two-year period of growth. In 2020, the country produced 241.6 thousand tons, showing a moderate reduction of 4.6% compared to the year before. The peak was reached in 2019 at 253.2 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 2.1%.

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

Exports yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany exported 94.3 thousand tons of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders in 2020, representing a 2.4% increase year-over-year. The lowest level was recorded in 2019 at 92.1 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and France were the key destinations for Germany's exports in kind of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders. The Netherlands accounted for 20.2% of exports, Poland for 16.8%, and France for 15.9%, together making up 52.8% of total flows.

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 exported 132.2 million US dollars worth of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders, a 15.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 1.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for Germany's exports in value terms of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders. France held 14.6% of exports, Austria and the Netherlands each had 9.4%, together accounting for 33.5% of total exports. Many smaller partners contributed modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of gains, Germany's imports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders declined. In 2020, the country imported 122.8 thousand tons, a modest decrease of 8.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The highest level was in 2019 at 133.9 thousand tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 13.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France were the main sources for Germany's imports in kind of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders. The Netherlands accounted for 28.1% of imports, Belgium for 27.3%, and France for 27.1%, together representing 82.4% 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

In 2020, Germany's imports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders in value terms stood at 124.9 million US dollars, showing a significant increase of 19.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 33.6%, with an annualized rate of 10.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 2.4%.

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

The structure of Germany's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. France accounted for 20.3% of imports, Belgium for 12.1%, and China for 10.9%, together making up 43.2% of total flows, with no country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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