From 2013 to 2023, beef meat production in Germany exhibited a mix of fluctuations and a general downward trend. In 2023, production stood at 1.0703 million metric tons. The period from 2018 to 2023 showed an average annual contraction of 0.71%, reflecting modest declines in production each year. Notably, from 2020 to 2022, production experienced significant declines followed by a slight rebound in 2021. Year-on-year, the largest fall occurred in 2020 with a drop of 5.85%, and modest declines persisted into 2023.
Looking ahead, forecasted production up to 2028 continues this declining trend, with an average annual reduction of 0.69%, expecting a total decrease of 3.41%. Key future trends to watch for include potential changes in consumer preferences towards alternative protein sources, regulatory shifts impacting the beef industry, and broader economic factors such as feed costs and trade policies.
