The number of enterprises in the meat and poultry meat products sector in Germany is expected to decline from 6.6 thousand in 2024 to 5.84 thousand by 2028, representing a cumulative decrease of over 11.5%. The year-on-year percentage changes from 2024 onwards show consistent reductions, with an average annual compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -3.01% over this forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Strengthening consumer demand for plant-based alternatives impacting traditional meat enterprises.
Increasing regulatory pressures for sustainability and emissions reduction influencing production costs.
Technological advances in food production and logistics reshaping the business landscape.