# German food consumption and retail trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-food-consumption-and-retail-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-10T14:39:37.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Recent data indicates shifts in German food consumption and retail trends. The retail gastronomy sector reached record revenues of approximately 13.3 billion euros in 2025, a 7.1 percent increase from the previous year. This growth, driven by rising prices and higher customer frequency, has seen revenues climb nearly 33 percent since 2019.

Simultaneously, fish and seafood consumption in Germany rose to 13.9 kg per capita in 2025, an increase of 1.6 kg compared to 2024. The total market volume reached nearly 425,000 tonnes, with consumer spending exceeding 5.1 billion euros. While overall food prices rose significantly between 2021 and 2025, fish prices increased at a lower rate than categories such as dairy, eggs, bread, and meat.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Germany fish consumption rises to 13.9 kg per capita in 2025

German fish and seafood consumption rose to 13.9 kg per capita in 2025, with total market spending exceeding 5.1 billion euros as prices stabilized compared to other food staples.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-fish-consumption-rises-to-139-kg-per-capita-in-2025

### 2026-09-09: German retail gastronomy reaches record 13.3 billion euro revenue

Germany's retail gastronomy sector reached record revenues of 13.3 billion euros in 2025, a 7.1% annual increase driven by rising prices and higher customer traffic.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-retail-gastronomy-reaches-record-133-billion-euro-revenue

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