Dairy Products and Alternatives in Germany
Dairy products and alternatives in Germany is a significant and dynamic space that has experienced various shifts and transformations in recent years. While traditional dairy products continue to dominate the local market, there has been a notable rise in the popularity of plant-based dairy, driven by remarkable expansion and a wider range of products now available. Plant-based milk made from soy, almond, oat, rice and other sources continues to gain popularity as an alternative to cow’s milk, f...
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Germany report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Germany report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market;
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- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Germany
Euromonitor International
September 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN GERMANY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Recovery in demand boosts sales of prepared baby food and other baby food
Brands seek to differentiate their offer as private label focuses on organic products
Hipp retains solid lead despite challenges from private label and niche organic players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Unfavourable demographic conditions and prevalence of breastfeeding set to limit growth of milk formula
Differentiation strategies place alternatives to cow’s milk formula in the spotlight
Sustainability targets set to become increasingly ambitious
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Butter consumption in Germany remains below 2019 levels following 2021’s decline
Margarine grows among persistent health concerns and adapts to plant-based trend
Sales of private label butter and spreads remain high due to budget restrictions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Future of cooking fats points to a category in decline
Organic consumption decreases but retains interest in Germans’ minds
Vegan labelling could further push development of margarine and spreads
CATEGORY DATA
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHEESE IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation hits cheese prices, but local consumers adapt
Soft cheese’s dynamic growth driven by developing consumption occasions
Spreadable cheese players create innovative offers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Organic, regional and sustainable cheese products to be key to future growth
Specialty cheese as a strategy to retain consumers
Private label to remain popular as a consequence of inflation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The consumption of milk as a drink declines in Germany
Inflation impacts milk prices and brand choices
Hay milk and pasture milk make their way to German retailers’ shelves
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Milk with specific health benefits likely to benefit value sales
Animal welfare to have potentially greater impact on traditional dairy milk
Drinking milk products to enter an innovative era
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Plain yoghurt’s popularity supported by versatility and healthy perception
Probiotics play a crucial role in consumers choosing yoghurt
More diverse and international dairy products gain a presence in local market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health claims to shape further development of yoghurt and sour milk products
Specific value, such as regionality, organic and sustainable production, to create interest
Category set to further improve packaging developments
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 62 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 64 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTHER DAIRY IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Protein-enriched desserts continue to thrive in multiple formats
Inflation negatively impacts non-essential dairy products
Chilled snacks benefit from innovation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Evolving consumption behaviour hampers demand for traditional creamers
Sugar content of other dairy likely to clash with rising consumer concerns
Essential for further application of health claims to appeal to health-conscious consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 73 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 76 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Plant-based dairy progresses in Germany despite challenges
Limitations for soy milk due to popularity of oat-based options
Oatly leads the way within plant-based milk’s development
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Plant-based cheese to overcome challenges as it settles in the local market
Plant-based yoghurt players set to identify strategies to combat stagnation
General food trends will continue to push plant-based dairy in Germany
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 82 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 83 Sales of Other Plant-Based Milk by Type: % Value 2020-2023
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 86 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
September 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN GERMANY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Recovery in demand boosts sales of prepared baby food and other baby food
Brands seek to differentiate their offer as private label focuses on organic products
Hipp retains solid lead despite challenges from private label and niche organic players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Unfavourable demographic conditions and prevalence of breastfeeding set to limit growth of milk formula
Differentiation strategies place alternatives to cow’s milk formula in the spotlight
Sustainability targets set to become increasingly ambitious
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Butter consumption in Germany remains below 2019 levels following 2021’s decline
Margarine grows among persistent health concerns and adapts to plant-based trend
Sales of private label butter and spreads remain high due to budget restrictions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Future of cooking fats points to a category in decline
Organic consumption decreases but retains interest in Germans’ minds
Vegan labelling could further push development of margarine and spreads
CATEGORY DATA
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHEESE IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation hits cheese prices, but local consumers adapt
Soft cheese’s dynamic growth driven by developing consumption occasions
Spreadable cheese players create innovative offers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Organic, regional and sustainable cheese products to be key to future growth
Specialty cheese as a strategy to retain consumers
Private label to remain popular as a consequence of inflation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The consumption of milk as a drink declines in Germany
Inflation impacts milk prices and brand choices
Hay milk and pasture milk make their way to German retailers’ shelves
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Milk with specific health benefits likely to benefit value sales
Animal welfare to have potentially greater impact on traditional dairy milk
Drinking milk products to enter an innovative era
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Plain yoghurt’s popularity supported by versatility and healthy perception
Probiotics play a crucial role in consumers choosing yoghurt
More diverse and international dairy products gain a presence in local market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health claims to shape further development of yoghurt and sour milk products
Specific value, such as regionality, organic and sustainable production, to create interest
Category set to further improve packaging developments
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 62 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 64 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTHER DAIRY IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Protein-enriched desserts continue to thrive in multiple formats
Inflation negatively impacts non-essential dairy products
Chilled snacks benefit from innovation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Evolving consumption behaviour hampers demand for traditional creamers
Sugar content of other dairy likely to clash with rising consumer concerns
Essential for further application of health claims to appeal to health-conscious consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 73 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 76 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Plant-based dairy progresses in Germany despite challenges
Limitations for soy milk due to popularity of oat-based options
Oatly leads the way within plant-based milk’s development
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Plant-based cheese to overcome challenges as it settles in the local market
Plant-based yoghurt players set to identify strategies to combat stagnation
General food trends will continue to push plant-based dairy in Germany
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 82 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 83 Sales of Other Plant-Based Milk by Type: % Value 2020-2023
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 86 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
