German poultry consumption rises while domestic production stagnates, driving higher meat imports
Executive summary: Meat consumption in Germany has risen in recent years, with poultry consumption increasing most sharply, and a growing share of the meat sold domestically coming from abroad. The rise in imports signals shifting demand patterns that could impact domestic farmers, affect trade balances, and prompt industry calls for policy responses.
Who is involved: German consumers, the domestic meat industry association, foreign meat exporters, and German policymakers monitoring agricultural markets.
Likely next: Industry groups may seek data on import shares and advocate for measures to support domestic production, while retailers continue to source based on price and availability.
According to Handelsblatt, meat consumption in Germany has been increasing again over recent years, with poultry showing the strongest growth. At the same time, an increasing share of the meat sold domestically originates from abroad, a trend that concerns the industry association. The shift reflects changing consumer preferences and possibly cost advantages of foreign suppliers.
Timeline
- — Fleischkonsum in Deutschland: Geflügel im Trend - Fleisch kommt zunehmend aus dem Ausland (Handelsblatt)
Key entities
Sources
- Fleischkonsum in Deutschland: Geflügel im Trend - Fleisch kommt zunehmend aus dem Ausland — Handelsblatt
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