10% less gingerbread produced in Germany in 2025
Nearly 20,000 metric tons were exported in 2025, half of which went to Austria, Poland, and France
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There’s still some time until Christmas, but the supermarket shelves are already well-stocked with gingerbread—and production has long since entered its peak season. In 2025, Germany produced just over 72,800 metric tons of this Christmas treat, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). That was the lowest figure in the past seven years and represents a 10% decline from the previous year. In 2024, just over 81,000 metric tons of gingerbread were produced in Germany.
To ensure the goods reach stores on time, gingerbread manufacturers ramp up production as early as the third quarter of the year. In 2025, more than one-third (36%) of production took place between July and September.
Gingerbread Exports Primarily to European Countries
German gingerbread is in high demand abroad: In 2025, Germany exported just under 20,000 metric tons of this Christmas treat—the majority of it to other European countries. The main importers were Austria (4,200 metric tons), Poland (3,700 metric tons), and France (2,100 metric tons). About half (50%) of German gingerbread exports thus went to these three neighboring countries. Outside Europe, German gingerbread was exported primarily to the United States (1,100 metric tons), Australia (400 metric tons), and Brazil (300 metric tons).
The second half of the year is particularly important for gingerbread exports: 89% of exports from Germany in 2025 took place during this period. August and September were the months with the highest export volumes. Accounting for 24% and 25% of the total export volume, respectively, these months accounted for just under half (49%) of all gingerbread exports.
In 2025, a total of just over 10,000 metric tons of gingerbread were imported into Germany. The majority of gingerbread imports—53%—came from Poland (5,300 metric tons). Another 11% each came from Italy and Ukraine (1,100 metric tons each).
Methodological Notes:
The scope of the production statistics includes establishments of companies with 20 or more employees in the manufacturing sector. The data presented covers gingerbread, honey cake, and similar products, as defined in the commodity classification for production statistics under reporting number GP19-107212300.
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