Starchy Roots in Germany

January 2026

Total retail volume sales of starchy roots in Germany rose slightly in 2025, supported by potatoes’ continued role as an affordable staple. Consumption patterns shifted towards more convenient potato formats, reflecting changing meal routines and stronger demand for easier preparation. Sweet potatoes recorded the fastest growth from a smaller base as urban consumers increasingly diversified beyond traditional potatoes, while cassava remained niche but gained gradual traction. Despite easing infl

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Starchy Roots 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 Starchy Roots 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 Starchy Roots 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 Starchy Roots in Germany?
  • What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
  • What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Starchy Roots 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?

Starchy Roots in Germany - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Potatoes remain favourite though diets diversify starchy roots demand
Continued dominance of potatoes with growth in convenience formats
Rising interest in sweet potatoes and exotic starches
Diversity set to grow in starchy roots
Growth in sustainable and regional production
Summary 1 Major Processors of Starchy Roots 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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
Table 14 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 15 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 17 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 18 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 20 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 21 Retail Distribution of Fresh Food by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Summary 2 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Starchy Roots

  • Cassava
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Other Roots

Starchy Roots

This is the aggregation of fresh and dried unprocessed potatoes, cassava, sweet potatoes and other roots. Starchy root-based products such as chips, crisps as well as flour are excluded.

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