In 2023, Germany witnessed a notable decrease in meat consumption, with per capita figures dropping by 430 grams to 51.6 kilograms, as reported by the Federal Center for Agricultural Information (BZL). This decline was most pronounced in beef consumption, which fell by almost 5% to 8.9 kilograms per person, and pork, which saw a reduction of nearly 600 grams to 27.5 kilograms per person. Conversely, poultry consumption, especially chicken, experienced a rise, increasing by about 900 grams to 13.1 kilograms per person. This trend aligns with a global decrease in meat consumption and a significant reduction in meat imports, particularly pork, with Germany's net pork production also declining to 4.2 million tons in 2023.