Market Trends of germany dairy Industry
Increasing demand for dairy-based desserts and milk-based ingredients and rising out-of-home consumption of baked products driving dairy consumption in Germany
- In 2022, the per capita consumption of the German dairy industry grew by 2.20% compared to 2021, attributed to the rising demand for dairy-based desserts among the population. Some of these desserts are cheesecakes, mousses, cakes, and other dairy desserts. In Germany, the per capita consumption of cheesecakes was estimated at 0.97 kg. Consumers also prefer milk because of its nutritional profile. The total milk solid components of ice cream include both fat and other solids. These milk solids consist of protein and lactose in milk and range from 9% to 12% in ice cream. Considering the growing demand for dairy products in Germany, the per capita consumption is expected to grow by 8.75% in 2025 from 2022.
- In the last four years, the German population preferred out-of-home consumption of baked products. Therefore, the country's demand for baked goods, such as pizza and cheese-based snacks, significantly rose. This growth also affected the cheese market in Germany. Owing to the increasing demand for cheese among consumers, there has been a continuous fluctuation in cheese prices. In 2022, the prices of gouda cheese in Germany grew by 35.06% compared to 2021, as the prices in 2022 and 2021 were EUR 4.16 per kg and EUR 3.08 per kg, respectively.
- German consumers are shifting toward butter-based snack products like cookies and crunchies. As a result, the import volume of butter has increased. Owing to the demand for butter among the population, butter prices in Germany increased in the last four years. Compared to 2018, butter prices in the country grew by 41.35% in the year 2019.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Butter production in Germany influenced by advancements in dairy farming technologies and fluctuations in milk supply and weather conditions
- The dependency on weather conditions drastically impacted milk production in Germany
- Cheese production in Germany influenced by the increasing preference for cheese-based food
