Meat Wholesaling in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: February 2024
WZ G46.32DERevenue
€18.9bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€XXX.Xm
Employees
19,368
Businesses
1,338
Wages
€XXX.Xm
Meat Wholesaling in Germany industry analysis
Businesses in the wholesale meat and meat products sector have been confronted with changing market conditions over the past five years. On the one hand, meat consumption by consumers in Germany has fallen. On the other hand, industry players have come under increasing pressure as intermediaries for producers and retailers. Both upstream and downstream industries are challenging the sector by bypassing wholesalers to avoid additional costs. Industry turnover has fallen by an average of 1.7% annually since 2019 and is expected to fall by 1.9% to €18.9 billion in 2024.After the economic impact of the war in Ukraine, reciprocal sanctions and inflation led to a sharp decline in sales in 2022, this is likely to weaken further in 2024. According to the Bundesbank, there will be a sharp drop in inflation in the current year. This should have a positive impact on the sector, as many consumers have cut back on their consumption in the past two years due to inflation. In addition, consumers' net monthly household income will continue to rise, which should increase their spending on meat and meat products, especially those in the higher price segment. Together with a slight increase in the per capita consumption of organic meat, this is having a positive effect on industry sales.In the coming years, the pressure on industry players is likely to increase and the trend towards bypassing middlemen will continue. Although consumers are likely to place more value on sustainably produced goods and their conscious consumption should have a positive impact on sales of high-priced goods, buyers and suppliers will limit further sales growth through direct trade relationships. It can be assumed that per capita consumption of pork in particular will continue to decline. IBISWorld expects industry turnover to increase at an average annual growth rate of 0.3% to €19.3 billion over the next five years up to and including 2029.
Trends and Insights
- Meat wholesalers operate under difficult conditions, as their sales development depends on factors that they can hardly influence. These include, above all, fluctuating meat prices, changing consumer trends and the growing market power of supermarkets and discounters.
- Although the consumption of pork has declined in recent years, pork still accounts for the largest share of industry sales. However, demand for poultry meat is increasing, as it is considered healthier than red meat.
- The centre region is home to the largest number of companies. Around a quarter of all companies are based in North Rhine-Westphalia alone. The many slaughterhouses located there, the high density of supermarkets and the good transport infrastructure are important locational advantages of the region.
- Industry participants are subject to strong internal competition. The industry is highly fragmented and a large number of small and medium-sized companies operate on the market. Wholesalers compete for trade relations in the sales markets through their pricing and their range of meat products.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €18.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The industry is operating under difficult conditions
- The industry sources meat and meat products from manufacturers and sells them on to various distribution channels such as supermarkets, discounters and specialist retailers.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The industry will continue to face difficult conditions in the future
- A steadily rising net household income is likely to have a favourable effect on demand for expensive products. At the same time, per capita meat consumption is expected to continue to fall, which will limit sales growth.
Biggest companies in the Meat Wholesaling in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Enders GmbH & Co. KG | 160.1 | |
Emil Färber GmbH & Co. KG | 156.2 | |
Meat 2000 Fleischhandelsgesellschaft mbH | 97.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Pork, Beef and veal and Poultry meat. Pork is the largest segment of the Meat Wholesaling in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Pork is the most popular type of meat on the German market
- Branch participants sell fresh and prepared pork such as chops, schnitzel, pork loin, fillet pieces, ham shoulder and shoulder. The range is supplemented by meat products such as sausages made from pork.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany
- Other Food Wholesaling in Germany
International industries
- Beef & Pork Wholesaling in the US
- Beef & Pork Wholesaling in Canada
- Meat, Poultry and Smallgoods Wholesaling in Australia
- Meat, Poultry and Smallgoods Wholesaling in New Zealand
- Meat Wholesaling in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The companies in this sector are active in the wholesale of meat and meat products. Wholesale comprises the purchase and sale of goods in large quantities in order to sell them, usually in smaller quantities, to retailers, other wholesalers and bulk buyers. Industry players store and supply fresh, frozen, dried and salted meat as well as meat products such as sausages, pâtés, ham and tinned meat.
What's included in this industry?
PorkBeef and vealPoultry meatCompanies
Enders GmbH & Co. KGEmil Färber GmbH & Co. KGMeat 2000 Fleischhandelsgesellschaft mbHPurchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)FLEXITARIANE-PROCUREMENTIndustry Code
WZ 46.32 - Meat Wholesaling 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
Meat wholesalers operate under difficult conditions, as their sales development depends on factors that they can hardly influence. These include, above all, fluctuating meat ...
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
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Although the consumption of pork has declined in recent years, pork still accounts for the largest share of industry sales. However, demand for poultry meat is increasing, as...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
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
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
The centre region is home to the largest number of companies. Around a quarter of all companies are based in North Rhine-Westphalia alone. The many slaughterhouses located th...
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
Industry participants are subject to strong internal competition. The industry is highly fragmented and a large number of small and medium-sized companies operate on the mark...
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
There are no major players in the meat and meat products wholesale industry. Many industry players are small or medium-sized family businesses that serve regional customers.
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 Enders GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Emil Färber GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Meat 2000 Fleischhandelsgesellschaft mbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Enders GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Emil Färber GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Meat 2000 Fleischhandelsgesellschaft mbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Branch players must comply with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 with specific hygiene regulations for food of animal origin. The regulation obliges meat wholesalers, among other ...
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
Due to the strong price pressure from supermarkets and discounters, the profit margin in the industry is very low. Although producer prices for meat have recently risen, cust...
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
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany is €18.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Meat Wholesaling in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 1,338 businesses in the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Meat Wholesaling market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Meat Wholesaling market in Germany are Enders GmbH & Co. KG, Emil Färber GmbH & Co. KG and Meat 2000 Fleischhandelsgesellschaft mbH
What does the Meat Wholesaling in Germany include?
Pork and Beef and veal are part of the Meat Wholesaling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Meat Wholesaling in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Enders GmbH & Co. KG.
How competitive is the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Meat Wholesaling industry in Germany.
