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Germany's Meat Substitute Production Continues Growth, Slows in Pace

In 2024, Germany's output of vegetarian and vegan meat alternatives rose by 4%, reaching 126,500 tonnes, while traditional meat production declined slightly by 1.1%.

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Overview

  • Germany produced 126,500 tonnes of meat substitutes in 2024, a 4% increase from the previous year, reflecting continued but slower growth.
  • The value of meat substitute products grew by 10.9% in 2024, reaching €647.1 million, up from €583.2 million in 2023.
  • Per capita production of meat substitutes in 2024 equated to approximately 1.5 kilograms per person in Germany.
  • Traditional meat production in Germany declined by 1.1% in 2024, but its output, valued at €44.3 billion, remains significantly larger than that of meat alternatives.
  • Over the past five years, meat substitute production in Germany has more than doubled, rising from 60,400 tonnes in 2019 to 126,500 tonnes in 2024.