The poultry meat slaughtering market in Germany experienced fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023. Initially, the market saw incremental growth in the early years, peaking in 2014 with a 3.3% increase. This was followed by a slight decline and stabilization, with notable drops in 2016 and 2020. The market rebounded in 2021 with a significant 5.55% increase, settling at 682.54 million units in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years indicated modest annual growth at 0.19%.
Future trends suggest a steady, albeit slow, increase in poultry meat slaughtering volumes. The forecast CAGR for the next five years is 0.21%, indicating sustained but minimal growth. By 2028, the sector is expected to see a cumulative growth of 1.06%. Key factors to watch will include regulatory changes, consumer preferences for poultry over other meats, advancements in slaughtering technology, and potential impacts of animal welfare policies.
