Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €27.0bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Growing health awareness is fuelling demand for non-alcoholic and low-sugar beverage alternatives
- In recent years, consumers' increased health awareness has led to a decline in demand for alcoholic and sugary drinks. Non-alcoholic and low-sugar alternatives, on the other hand, are becoming increasingly popular.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Personalised drinks strengthen product differentiation and brand loyalty
- Consumers' desire for personalised drinks is increasing and will continue to do so in the future. This is because they increasingly want products that meet their specific preferences and needs.
Biggest companies in the Beverage Production in Germany
There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Beverage Production in Germany industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Non-alcoholic drinks, Beer and Spirits. Non-alcoholic drinks is the largest segment of the Beverage Production in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Increasing health awareness is boosting sales of non-alcoholic beverages
- A trend towards healthier and more environmentally friendly options is emerging in the production of mineral waters and soft drinks.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The beverage manufacturing sector includes companies that produce beer, wine and spirits, as well as producers of non-alcoholic beverages such as mineral water, lemonades, energy drinks and other soft drinks.
What's included in this industry?
Production of non-alcoholic beveragesProduction of beerWine productionProduction of spiritsCompanies
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Related Terms
WATER SPRAYERPETIndustry Code
WZ 11.0 - Beverage Production 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
Increased health awareness is fuelling demand for healthier beverage alternatives in Germany. Manufacturers are responding with low-sugar, alcohol-free options, natural ingre...
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
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Demographic change is hurting sales of traditional spirits in Germany. Liqueurs and speciality spirits such as vodka and gin are enjoying growing popularity, especially among...
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
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Analyst insights
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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
- 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
The diversity of beverages produced in the industry is responsible for a moderate market concentration. Although there are clear market leaders in the respective product segm...
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
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Beverage production is subject to strict hygiene regulations. Food and beverages are intended for human consumption, so certain hygiene requirements must be met during produc...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The proportion of sales accounted for by personnel costs is rising despite automation. Both the weak sales trend as well as the rising minimum wage and the sometimes high dem...
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)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Beverage Production industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Beverage Production industry in Germany is €27.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Beverage Production in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 528 businesses in the Beverage Production industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Beverage Production industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Beverage Production industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Beverage Production industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Beverage Production industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the Beverage Production in Germany include?
Production of non-alcoholic beverages and Production of beer are part of the Beverage Production industry.
How competitive is the Beverage Production industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Beverage Production industry in Germany.
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Methodology
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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.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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