Grain Milling in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: July 2024
WZ C10.61DERevenue
€6.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€XXX.Xm
Employees
11,577
Businesses
91
Wages
€XXX.Xm
Grain Milling in Germany industry analysis
Increasing health awareness and rising consumer spending led to an average annual increase in industry sales of 3.6% in the period from 2019 to 2024. In 2020, demand for ground products was primarily influenced by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. While demand from end consumers and baked goods manufacturers rose significantly at times, demand from other bulk buyers fell. In 2022, the Ukraine conflict led to a sharp rise in the global market price for wheat, which also increased the cost of materials for grinding and hulling mills. Mill operators were largely able to pass on the higher purchasing costs to their customers, as a result of which their turnover also increased significantly. In the current year, industry turnover is expected to fall by 4.6% to 6.1 billion euros.The most important input factor for mills is grain. As the prices for wheat and other types of grain depend on the grain farmers' harvest yields, which in turn are influenced by weather conditions, grain prices can be very volatile. If the grain harvest is particularly poor, prices rise, which leads to an increase in material costs for industry players. If industry players are unable to pass this cost increase on to their customers, this has a negative impact on profit margins. Another factor influencing the industry is the demand for milled products from downstream sectors such as artisan bakers, industrial baked goods manufacturers and supermarkets. The sales growth of these important customer markets has tended to have a positive effect on the sales development of grinding and peeling mills in recent years.In the period from 2024 to 2029, turnover in grinding and peeling mills is expected to fall by an average of 1.3% per year to 5.7 billion euros. The ongoing health trend and continued high consumer spending on food should ensure that sales volumes remain stable in the coming years. However, grain prices are likely to fall again somewhat, which means that industry sales are also expected to decline. Due to market saturation, there is likely to be little growth potential for industry players in the future, which is why the number of grinding and hulling mills is likely to fall.
Trends and Insights
- Milling and chandlery operators are feeling the effects of increasing market concentration in the food retail sector. Thanks to greater concentration, the large supermarket chains and discounters have more and more negotiating power in price negotiations and are exerting increased pressure on manufacturers' prices.
- Durum wheat semolina is mainly used for the production of pasta. In Germany, only a small amount of durum wheat is grown compared to other countries, which is why pasta manufacturers often import durum wheat from France or North America.
- Bavaria has the most grinding and milling mills in Germany. There are so many mills in the two southern German states that the interests of companies in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are represented by their own state associations.
- Because of the existing overcapacities and the homogeneity of the manufactured products, competition in this industry is strong. Competition within the industry is mainly fought over prices, the quality of raw materials and product differentiation.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €6.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Commodity prices fluctuate with the annual grain harvest
- The supply of raw materials to grinding and hulling mills is heavily dependent on the weather conditions in the regions where the various types of grain, pulses and other raw materials processed in the industry are grown.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Changing consumer trends are shifting demand for the products of grinding and peeling mills
- Although demand for soft wheat flour and products made from wheat flour is falling due to growing health awareness, demand for wholemeal products, pulses and other niche products in the industry is increasing at the same time.
Biggest companies in the Grain Milling in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Bindewald und Gutting Verwaltungs-GmbH | 701.5 | |
GoodMills Deutschland GmbH | 618.7 | |
Roland Mills United GmbH & Co. KG | 502.6 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Wheat flour, Muesli and Other cereal flour. Wheat flour is the largest segment of the Grain Milling in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Wheat flour is the most sought-after type of flour
- This product group includes flour made from wheat.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Cereals, Leguminous Crops & Oilseed Growing in Germany
- Bread & Bakery Goods Production in Germany
- Biscuit Production in Germany
- Other Food Wholesaling in Germany
- Supermarkets in Germany
- Bakery Product Retailers in Germany
International industries
- Flour Milling in the US
- Flour Milling in Canada
- Flour and Grain Mill Product Manufacturing in Australia
- Grain Milling in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This sector includes the milling and hulling of cereals, rice, pulses and nuts. The companies in this sector also produce flour, groats, semolina, meal and vapour from various raw materials. The sector also produces cereal-based breakfast foods as well as mixed flour and dough for bread, cakes and biscuits.
What's included in this industry?
Wheat flourMuesliOther cereal flourBranDurum wheat semolinaOther ground productsCompanies
Bindewald und Gutting Verwaltungs-GmbHGoodMills Deutschland GmbHRoland Mills United GmbH & Co. KGPurchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
ALEURON LAYEREINKORNEMMERGLUTENIndustry Code
WZ 10.61 - Grain Milling in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Milling and chandlery operators are feeling the effects of increasing market concentration in the food retail sector. Thanks to greater concentration, the large supermarket c...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Durum wheat semolina is mainly used for the production of pasta. In Germany, only a small amount of durum wheat is grown compared to other countries, which is why pasta manuf...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Bavaria has the most grinding and milling mills in Germany. There are so many mills in the two southern German states that the interests of companies in Bavaria and Baden-Wür...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Because of the existing overcapacities and the homogeneity of the manufactured products, competition in this industry is strong. Competition within the industry is mainly fou...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
GoodMills Germany ceased operations at Nordland Mühle Jarmen in September 2020. This was due to changes in the customer structure and cost savings.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Bindewald und Gutting Verwaltungs-GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of GoodMills Deutschland GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Roland Mills United GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Bindewald und Gutting Verwaltungs-GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for GoodMills Deutschland GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Roland Mills United GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Like all food producers, ready meal manufacturers must also comply with EC Regulation 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs. This regulation obliges companies in the food ind...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The profits of grinding and milling mills have fallen slightly in recent years. This development can be attributed to both a change in demand for grinding products and higher...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Grain Milling industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Grain Milling industry in Germany is €6.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Grain Milling in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 91 businesses in the Grain Milling industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Grain Milling industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Grain Milling industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 3.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Grain Milling industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Grain Milling industry in Germany is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Grain Milling market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Grain Milling market in Germany are Bindewald und Gutting Verwaltungs-GmbH, GoodMills Deutschland GmbH and Roland Mills United GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Grain Milling in Germany include?
Wheat flour and Muesli are part of the Grain Milling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Grain Milling in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Bindewald und Gutting Verwaltungs-GmbH.
How competitive is the Grain Milling industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Grain Milling industry in Germany.
