The vegetable market size in Germany stood at 7.64 million metric tons in 2023. The market experienced a modest year-on-year growth of 0.21% from 2022. Over the last five years, the CAGR has averaged at 0.46%, indicating slow but steady growth. Since 2014, the market has shown variability, with fluctuations such as a 4.61% decline in 2018 and a significant growth of 4.43% in 2016. Moving forward, the market is forecasted to grow, reaching 7.71 million metric tons by 2028, with an average annual CAGR of 0.15% over the next five years, resulting in a 0.77% total growth rate.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing consumer demand for organic and locally-sourced vegetables.
Technological advancements in agricultural practices boosting production efficiency.
Impact of climate change on vegetable yields and market stability.
Regulatory changes affecting import and export dynamics.