Sugar Consumption in Germany Drops by 10% in Latest Report

New data shows a decline in per capita sugar use, attributed to consumer awareness and reduced sugar in processed foods.

The average sugar consumption per person in Germany fell from 33.9 to 30.4 kilograms during the 2023/24 fiscal year, a 10% decrease from the previous year.
The reported figures reflect sugar produced in Germany for food purposes, not including naturally occurring sugars in fruits or honey.
Consumer habits are shifting, with two-thirds of people now regularly checking sugar content in processed foods, according to a government nutrition report.
Manufacturers have reduced sugar levels in key processed foods like breakfast cereals and yogurt, as confirmed by the Max Rubner Institute.
Despite challenging weather conditions, German sugar beet farmers achieved higher yields, producing 4.2 million tons of sugar in 2023/24.