Total volume sales of meat in Germany rose only slightly in 2025, with per capita intake still below historical averages as health, environmental and animal welfare concerns reinforced flexitarian eating patterns. Poultry remained more resilient than pork, with poultry recording the fastest growth, while pork showed an early recovery that is expected to prove short-lived. Easing food inflation from July 2025 did not fully reverse cost-of-living effects, and shoppers increasingly bought smaller p
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Meat industry in Germany with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Meat industry in Germany, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Meat in Germany report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Meat in Germany?
- What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
- What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Meat sales?
- How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
- How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Meat in Germany - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Plant-based alternatives intensify pressure on meat volumes
Slow growth in meat consumption amid rise of flexitarianism
Inflation pressures reshape purchasing behaviour, while ethical and sustainability attributes drive innovation
Reduced consumption and rise of meat alternatives
Animal welfare comes to the fore
Fresh Food in Germany - Industry Overview
Foodservice revival reshapes fresh food demand in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Eggs leads growth within fresh foods in 2025, while foodservice outpaces retail
Meat suffers as consumers shift towards plant-based diets
Health and sustainability concerns continue to shape progress and innovation
Flat growth forecast for fresh food in Germany
Prevailing trends will drive development, offering potential for growth
Supermarkets leads overall retail distribution, benefiting for expanding organic offerings
Discounters rises as consumers focus on value for money
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Meat
- Beef and Veal
- Lamb, Mutton and Goat
- Pork
- Poultry
- Other Meat
Meat
This is the aggregation of beef & veal, lamb, mutton & goat, pork, poultry and other meat. Only include fresh, raw, uncooked and unprocessed meat whether packaged or unpackaged, chilled or frozen. All industrially packaged/processed meat products typically sold via the self-service counters in retail outlets are excluded. This category does not cover offal, animal fat, skins and hides.
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This report originates from Passport, our Meat research and analysis database.
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