Germany Beef

Facts about beef in Germany

• The average per capita meat consumption in Germany last 2010 is about 90 kg
• The Federation of Germany Meat Industry said that despite the fall in production- consumption per capita has remained stable and was affected only by higher prices and poor weather.
• Germany’s meat consumption- at 88.1 kg per person per year is relatively consistent. The highest sausage consumption was observed for Germany..
• Meat and meat products are an important component in the daily diet of a large proportion of society- especially in industrialized countries- such as Germany.
• German National Nutrition Survey show that women consume on average 581g and men 1120g meat (including sausages and meat-based products) per week- which is nearly twice as much as the recommended allowance.