Total volume sales of pulses in Germany continued to grow in 2025, supported by rising interest in plant-based proteins among vegetarians, flexitarians and health-focused consumers. Culinary diversification also strengthened demand, as Middle Eastern and South Asian dishes became more established in both foodservice and home cooking, lifting usage of lentils, chickpeas and beans. Peas recorded the fastest growth within pulses, benefiting from versatility in everyday meals and consistent year-rou
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pulses 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 Pulses 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 Pulses 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 Pulses in Germany?
- What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
- What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Pulses 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?
Pulses in Germany - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Plant-based eating and global cuisines broadened the role of pulses
2025 sees rising demand for plant-based proteins
Culinary innovation and cultural integration
Expansion of domestic pulse cultivation
Integration into institutional and public nutrition
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:
Pulses
- Beans
- Peas
- Other Pulses
Pulses
This category is limited to leguminous crops harvested only for dry grains, excluding crops harvested green for food (green peas, green bean, string beans, etc), which are considered to be vegetables and are included in other vegetables category. Also exclude those used mainly for the extraction of oil (eg soybeans) and those leguminous crops such as clover and alfalfa, which seeds are almost used exclusively for sowing purpose. This is the aggregation of dry beans, peas and other pulses.
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