Sub Product
Fresh Beef, Frozen Beef
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Germany Raw Beef market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Germany are summarized.
- 20 export partner companies and 26 import partner companies are mapped for Raw Beef in Germany.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 4.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-09.
Raw Beef Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Germany
20 export partner companies are tracked for Raw Beef in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Raw Beef export intelligence in Germany, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Raw Beef in Germany
5 sampled Raw Beef transactions in Germany include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Raw Beef sampled transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2026-02-11: 6.88 USD / kg, 2026-02-11: 8.98 USD / kg, 2026-02-09: 6.81 USD / kg, 2026-01-23: 5.91 USD / kg, 2026-01-23: 7.99 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | LEO***** ***** ***** * *** *********** **** *** ******** ****** ******** * ****** *********** * ******** ** * *** * * *** * ** ****** | 6.88 USD / kg | (Germany) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2026-02-11 | LEO***** ***** ***** *** *** *********** **** *** ******** ****** ******** * ****** *********** * ******** ** *** *** * * *** * * ****** | 8.98 USD / kg | (Germany) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2026-02-09 | LEO***** ***** ***** * *** *********** **** *** ******** ****** ******** * ****** *********** * ******** ** * *** * * *** * ** ****** | 6.81 USD / kg | (Germany) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2026-01-23 | Bee* ***** ******** *** ****** | 5.91 USD / kg | (Germany) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2026-01-23 | Min*** **** **** *** *********** ** ****** * **** | 7.99 USD / kg | (Germany) | (Vietnam) |
Top Raw Beef Export Suppliers and Companies in Germany
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 20 total export partner companies tracked for Raw Beef in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsOthers
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Air TransportBrokers And Trade AgenciesFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthersTrade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetailTrade
Germany Export Partner Coverage
20 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Germany export network depth for Raw Beef.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Raw Beef partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Germany.
Raw Beef Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Germany: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
26 import partner companies are tracked for Raw Beef in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 0.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Raw Beef in Germany
5 sampled Raw Beef import transactions in Germany provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Raw Beef sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2026-01-26: 14.42 USD / kg, 2026-01-23: 16.80 USD / kg, 2026-01-22: 13.90 USD / kg, 2026-01-16: 11.75 USD / kg, 2026-01-08: 14.11 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | BIF* ****** ****** *********** **** ** ****** ************** **** ****** **** ** **** ****** ********* ******** ********* *** ****** *********** ***** ** ******** ** ** ******* ******* ****** * ************ ***** * ******** ************ | 14.42 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-23 | CAR** ****** ****** * *********** ********** ****** ** ******* ********** | 16.80 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-22 | BIF* ****** ****** *********** **** ** ****** ************** **** ****** **** ** **** ****** ********* ******** ********* *** ****** *********** ***** ** ******** ** ** ******* ******* ****** * ************ ***** * ******** ************ | 13.90 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-16 | CAR** ****** ****** * *********** ********** ****** ** ******* ******** ***** | 11.75 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-08 | CAR** ****** ****** * *********** ********** ****** ** ******* ******** ***** | 14.11 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Raw Beef Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Germany
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 26 total import partner companies tracked for Raw Beef in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleHORECA
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Germany Import Partner Coverage
26 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Raw Beef in Germany.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Raw Beef importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Germany.
Raw Beef Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Germany
Monitor Raw Beef farmgate supplier cost benchmarks and latest origin-side cost movements in Germany.
Historical Raw Beef Farmgate Supplier Prices in Germany (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Raw Beef in Germany.
Raw Beef yearly average farmgate prices in Germany: 2023: 4.14 USD / kg, 2024: 4.90 USD / kg, 2025: 7.06 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.14 USD / kg | 4.00 USD / kg | 4.29 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 4.90 USD / kg | 4.02 USD / kg | 5.38 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 7.06 USD / kg | 5.18 USD / kg | 8.24 USD / kg | - |
Latest Raw Beef Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Germany
Review the latest 4 farmgate updates to monitor recent Raw Beef origin-side price movements in Germany.
Raw Beef latest farmgate updates by date in Germany: 2025-11-01: 8.27 USD / kg, 2025-11-01: 7.22 USD / kg, 2025-11-01: 6.97 USD / kg, 2025-11-01: 6.93 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | Raw **** *********** ****************** *** ****** * *** *** | 8.27 USD / kg | Baden-Wurttemberg and Others | |
| 2025-11-01 | Raw **** **** ****************** *** ****** * *** *** | 7.22 USD / kg | Baden-Wurttemberg and Others | |
| 2025-11-01 | Raw **** **** ****************** *** ****** * *** *** | 6.97 USD / kg | Baden-Wurttemberg and Others | |
| 2025-11-01 | Raw **** **** ****************** *** ****** * *** *** | 6.93 USD / kg | Baden-Wurttemberg and Others |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormChilled/Frozen
Industry PositionPrimary Livestock Product
Raw Material
Market
Raw beef in Germany is supplied by a large domestic cattle sector and supplemented by active intra-EU and extra-EU trade under EU hygiene, traceability, and official-control rules. Cattle holdings and volumes are notably concentrated in federal states such as Bavaria, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia (based on HIT-derived official statistics published by state statistical offices). Market access and continuity are highly sensitive to animal-health events in ruminants, with bluetongue (BTV-3 in 2024 and continued detections in 2025/26) highlighted by Germany’s federal animal-health institute. From late 2026, EU deforestation-free due diligence requirements for cattle-derived products add an additional compliance layer for operators placing beef on the EU market.
Market RoleLarge domestic producer and consumer; active intra‑EU trader (imports and exports) under EU rules
Domestic RoleMajor animal-protein category supported by a large slaughtering, cutting, and meat-processing base serving retail and foodservice demand
SeasonalityYear-round slaughter and supply; short-term availability and pricing are more influenced by disease restrictions, energy/freight costs, and retailer program demand than by harvest seasonality.
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Fleckvieh (Simmental)
Physical Attributes
- Carcass conformation and fat cover are commonly described using the EUROP classification scale for adult bovine carcasses (conformation letters and fat classes).
- Buyer specifications often include cut type (primal/sub-primal), trim level, and chilled vs frozen state.
Grades
- EU bovine carcass classification categories (A–E) and conformation/fat classes under the EU carcass classification framework (EUROP).
Packaging
- Vacuum-packed primals for chilled distribution
- Cartoned frozen blocks/cuts for frozen trade
- MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) or vacuum-skin retail packs where portioned for consumer retail
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cattle farms (incl. dairy/dual-purpose systems) → livestock transport → slaughterhouse (EU approved) → chilling → cutting/boning → packing (vacuum/MAP) → cold store → wholesalers/retail distribution centres → retail & foodservice
- For non‑EU imports: approved third‑country establishment → veterinary certification → border control post checks → importer cold storage → domestic distribution
Temperature
- EU hygiene rules require strict chilling discipline during cutting/boning (e.g., offal maintained at ≤3°C and other meat at ≤7°C, typically supported by ambient temperature control or equivalent systems).
- Chilled and frozen channels rely on continuous refrigerated logistics to prevent microbiological risk and quality loss.
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum and MAP packaging are commonly used to extend distribution time and manage oxidation/colour in chilled beef.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is highly sensitive to temperature excursions, packaging format (vacuum vs MAP), and the timing of cutting/portioning close to retail sale.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Animal Health HighBluetongue in Germany (notably BTV-3 spreading widely in 2024 with ongoing detections in the 2025/26 season) can drive movement restrictions for ruminants, disrupt supply availability, and create compliance burdens for intra‑EU trade of live animals and related supply-chain operations supporting beef throughput.Require supplier vaccination planning and veterinary documentation, monitor Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut updates, and build flexible sourcing/processing plans to manage regional restriction zones.
Regulatory Compliance MediumEU deforestation-free due diligence obligations covering cattle-derived products (EUDR) create a compliance risk for operators placing beef on the EU market, with application postponed to 30 December 2026 for large operators; incomplete due diligence can block placement on the market and trigger enforcement action.Implement geolocation/due-diligence data capture for relevant supply chains ahead of the application date and align contracts with supplier documentation and auditability requirements.
Labor And Social Compliance MediumNon-compliance with Germany’s meat-industry labor restrictions (limits on contract labor in slaughtering/cutting/processing) can trigger enforcement actions and reputational risk for slaughter/cutting suppliers.Audit labor model compliance (direct employment, time recording, accommodation standards where applicable) and maintain documented supplier compliance evidence.
Logistics MediumCold-chain breaks or temperature non-conformities during cutting, storage, or transport can lead to product rejection, increased microbiological risk, and commercial losses in chilled beef programs.Use validated temperature monitoring (incl. data loggers), define corrective-action thresholds with carriers and cold stores, and align handling SOPs to EU hygiene temperature controls.
Sustainability
- GHG emissions and methane scrutiny for ruminant supply chains in the EU policy context
- Deforestation-free due diligence requirements for cattle-derived products placed on or exported from the EU market under the EU deforestation regulation (application postponed to 30 December 2026 for large operators)
Labor & Social
- Heightened labor-compliance scrutiny in the meat industry following Germany’s Arbeitsschutzkontrollgesetz restrictions on contract labor in core meat-processing activities (slaughtering, cutting, processing)
- Worker accommodation and working-time compliance risk management in labor-intensive slaughter/cutting operations
Standards
- QS (Qualität und Sicherheit) scheme documentation commonly used in German meat supply chains
- IFS Food (GFSI-benchmarked) certification for food manufacturing sites (buyer-dependent)
- BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety (buyer-dependent)
FAQ
What traceability and label information is mandatory for beef marketed in Germany/EU retail channels?EU rules require compulsory beef labeling that links the meat to the individual animal (or a verifiable group of animals) via a reference code, and the label must include slaughterhouse identification details (including approval number and country) and related traceability information as set out in Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000.
What are the key temperature-control expectations for handling raw beef in cutting and packing operations?EU hygiene rules require strict temperature discipline during cutting/boning so that offal is maintained at not more than 3°C and other meat at not more than 7°C (typically achieved via controlled ambient temperature or an equivalent system), as described in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
What is the most significant recent animal-health disruption risk for Germany’s ruminant sector relevant to beef continuity?Germany experienced widespread bluetongue (notably BTV-3) spread in 2024, with continued detections into the 2025/26 season according to the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut; such events can drive movement restrictions and operational disruptions that affect cattle supply and beef processing throughput.
When do EU deforestation-free due diligence obligations apply to cattle-derived products like beef?EU institutions reported that the application of the EU deforestation regulation obligations was postponed for large operators until 30 December 2026 (with additional timing provisions for micro and small operators), and cattle-derived products are within scope of the regulation.
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