The market of the mushroom - Germany

1.1 Scope of the study

In this study, we will look at the edible mushroom market. The most popular edible mushrooms in the trade include mushrooms , oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, chanterelles and porcini mushrooms. Truffles are not covered in this study, as a separate comprehensive study is devoted to them. Mushrooms are not plants, but form their own biological kingdom. The visible part of the mushroom is only a small part of a much more complex organism growing underground. There are almost a million species that can be classified into different categories such as edible, poisonous and hallucinogenic.

The market for edible mushrooms is growing both nationally and internationally. Industry experts predict that the global CAGR (compound annual growth rate) will be 8.3% between 2020 and 2025. The international market leaders in the industry are Costa Group, Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. and Bonduelle.

China is the leading producing country for edible mushrooms and truffles worldwide, followed by Japan and the US. Germany mainly produces mushrooms. Fine mushrooms such as shiitake are also grown, but play a minor role in the German market. more than 9,000 tons of edible mushrooms in Germany come from organic production, with the organic share for edible mushrooms at 95%. Germany cannot cover its own demand for mushrooms and imports mainly from the Netherlands, Poland and China.

Mushroom production and consumption in Europe is growing rapidly as demand for nutrient-rich foods increases in this region. In countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and others, the medicinal use of mushrooms is experiencing considerable growth, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years.

In the following market study, you will find all the information on current trends in the mushroom industry. It also provides informative insights into the competitive situation and market structure of the industry.