Key Market Indicators
Germany is set to become the largest meat market in Europe. By 2026, sales of meat products in the country are expected to reach €56.9 billion. This is an increase of 1.1% year on year, from €53 billion in 2021. Since 2013, the German market has grown by 3.1% year on year. France, Spain and Italy follow in the rankings, respectively. German meat consumption is projected to reach 6,370 thousand metric tons by 2026, a fall of 0.4% year on year on average. Since 2017, demand in the country has decreased by 0.2% year on year. German meat production is forecast to reach 8.09 million metric tons by 2026, growing 0.1% year on year on average. Since 1966, the country's supply has decreased by 0.9% year on year.
