Updated Jan 21, 2023 02:11

Dried Mushroom Market in Germany

Market Overview
After four years of decline, the German dried mushroom market increased by % to $ in . Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom production shrank to $ in estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in when the production volume increased by %. Dried mushroom production peaked at $ in 2019; however, from to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.


Consumption
After four years of decline, consumption of mushrooms (dried) increased by % to tons in . Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, consumption reached the peak volume at tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The revenue of the dried mushroom market in Germany skyrocketed to $ in , increasing by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Dried mushroom consumption peaked at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.


Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for dried mushroom in Germany, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .


Market Structure
Dried mushroom market in Germany consists almost entirely of imported products.


Trade Balance
Germany remains a net exporter of dried mushroom; in physical and value terms, exports consistently exceeded imports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.