Meat consumption in Germany: Poultry on the trend - Meat increasingly comes from abroad
For a few years, meat consumption in Germany has been rising again - this applies especially to poultry. The fact that the animal products are increasingly coming from abroad is bothering the industry association.
The Central Association of the German Poultry Industry (ZDG) predicts that the proportion of chicken and turkey meat produced in Germany and consumed domestically will decrease in the coming years. According to a joint analysis with consulting firm Roland Berger, the country's poultry consumption is expected to continue growing, with a 3.4% annual increase until 2040, resulting in a 50% larger market volume.
In 2025, 1.9 million tonnes of poultry meat were consumed in Germany, with chicken meat driving the growth, while turkey meat consumption declined. Despite a 10% increase in domestic production since 2010, the industry's growth is hindered by restrictive regulations and external challenges such as animal diseases.
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