Germany: Large Retail Chains Support Record Year for German Organic Sales

Germany is the world's second-largest market for organic products and the largest in Europe, with organic sales rebounding after a period of inflation-driven decline. In 2024, organic sales reached a record EUR 17 billion (USD 20.14 billion), up 5.7 percent from the previous year, and are projected to hit EUR 18.7 billion (USD 22.15 billion) in 2025. German consumers remain committed to organic products, though high inflation has shifted purchasing from specialty organic retailers to discount supermarkets and drugstores. Despite rising demand, growth in organic farmland has slowed, with organic acreage making up 11.5 percent of total agricultural land and the number of organic farms declining due to retirements and succession challenges. The dry goods segment, particularly private label products, has seen the strongest growth, while fresh produce sales have been hampered by weather-related supply issues. Overall, Germany's organic sector is expected to continue outpacing the broader food market.