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It’s fair to say the Germans like their meat, and that’s proven by an average consumption rate of 54.9kg per capita in 2025, 1.4kg higher than…
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German industry shakes off disease woes, but housing rules loom large
0It’s fair to say the Germans like their meat, and that’s proven by an average consumption rate of 54.9kg per capita in 2025, 1.4kg higher than the previous year. Pork is by far the most popular meat in Germany, accounting for more than 52% of consumers’ total meat intake, about 28.5kg per capita. However, even as pigmeat production rose by 1.1% in 2025, some consumer groups are now forecasting that average intakes are likely to fall in the next five years. Looking at the bigger picture, although Germany was once the powerhouse of EU pigmeat production, its dominance has slid…