Sugar and Sweeteners in Germany

January 2026

Total volume sales of sugar and sweeteners in Germany recorded only marginal growth in 2025 as health concerns continued to curb refined sugar intake. Demand increasingly shifted towards natural and low-calorie alternatives, supported by the BMEL’s National Reduction and Innovation Strategy for Sugar - particularly in applications such as beverages, dairy and bakery. Budget caution also influenced purchasing, strengthening the role of private label and larger pack sizes across the retail channel

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Overview:

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

Sugar and Sweeteners in Germany - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Reformulation and moderation kept sugar and sweeteners near flat in 2025
Health-conscious consumption reduces sugar intake
Value-oriented purchasing and rise of private label
Innovation in low-calorie and functional sweeteners
Expansion of private label offerings
Summary 1 Major Processors of Sugar and Sweeteners 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % 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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Sugar and Sweeteners

All table-top raw sugar products and natural sweeteners, whether sold packaged or unpackaged. Includes yellow/brown sugar, fructose, maltose, maple sugar, molasses, corn syrup, glucose, table sugar (also known as granulated refined white sugar), icing sugar, caster sugar, stevia (sweet leaf)), etc. Excludes artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and acesulfame-K. Also excludes sugar alcohol such as erythritol, xylitol and mannitol, which are commonly used for replacing sucrose in foodstuffs and often used in combination with high intensity artificial sweeteners. Note: Sugar and sweeteners used for industrial processing are excluded.

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