The food industry in Germany plays a central role in the economy and supplies people around the world with high-quality food. In this article, we take a look at the latest developments and figures to underline the importance of the sector.
Diversity
The German food industry comprises a wide variety of food, animal feed and beverage producers. In 2022, the industry had over 5,600 companies.
Jobs and turnover
The food industry provides more than half a million jobs, with turnover amounting to around 195 billion euros in 2021.
Investments
In order to remain competitive, companies invest billions every year, including four billion euros for machinery alone.
Foreign trade and exports
Income from exports in the food and animal feed industry recently reached almost 70 billion euros. Neighboring European countries and the American market are the most important customers.
Challenges and opportunities
Consumer behavior is changing, and the desire for greater sustainability is also increasing, which is putting the industry under pressure. Innovations and the expansion of export markets in turn open up new opportunities.
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Statista, Sandra Ahrens: Statistics on the food industry in Germany, published on 11.01.2024, online at: https://de.statista.com/themen/4067/lebensmittelindustrie-in-deutschland/#topicOverview (last accessed 18.12.2023)