Germany Chicory Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Extracts, Roasted Chicory), By Application (Food and Beverages, Dietary Supplements), and Germany Chicory Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Germany Chicory Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Germany Chicory Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.9% from 2025 to 2035.
• The Germany Chicory Market Size is Expected to hold a significant Share by 2035.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Germany Chicory Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven due to increasing consumer demand for healthy and natural food ingredients, particularly prebiotic fibers like chicory inulin. This growth is further fueled by regulatory support for natural ingredients, government incentives for sustainable agriculture, and a shift towards plant-based, clean-label products. Technological advancements and a focus on personalized nutrition are also contributing to market expansion.

Market Overview

Chicory market includes chicory cultivation, processing and distribution, which is mainly known for its roots and leaves. The market is inspired by the increasing popularity of chicory as a coffee option, a source of diet fiber (inulin) and a functional food component. The German chicory market offers several opportunities, inspired by the versatility of health consciousness and chicory products. The market is divided into chicory root and chicory leaf, which has the largest market share due to coffee alternatives with chicory root and use of inulin source. The market is also divided by application, including food and beverages and diet supplements. Major trends include increasing demand for gluten -free products, the rise of chicory as a coffee option and increasing awareness about the health benefits of chicory. The German government supports the chicory market through various schemes, mainly focusing on permanent agriculture, research and innovation in the food and beverage sector. The purpose of these initiatives is to promote environmentally friendly practices, improve product quality and increase market competition.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Germany chicory market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Germany chicory market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Germany chicory market.

Driving Factors

Germany chicory market is mainly inspired by the increase in health consciousness, growing demand for plant-based products and supporting government rules promoting permanent agriculture and natural ingredients. Additionally, in technological progress, especially processing and product applications, is playing an important role in market expansion.

Restraining Factors

The Germany chicory market leads to many preventive factors. Of these, significant availability and challenges of farming are alternative sweetness and competition from fiber, and raw material prices. Additionally, consumer acceptance, especially in areas with strong traditional coffee culture, and the need for specialized expertise in processing chicory -based products also faces challenges.

Market Segmentation

The Germany chicory market share is classified into type and application.

• The roasted chicory segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany chicory market is segmented by type into extracts, roasted chicory. Among these, the roasted chicory segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Roasted chicory's strong flavor and versatility as a coffee substitute and culinary ingredient are key factors driving its popularity. Consumers in Germany, and across Europe, have a strong preference for natural and organic products, which supports the demand for roasted chicory.

• The food and beverages segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany chicory market is segmented by application into food and beverages, dietary supplements. Among these, the food and beverages segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is primarily due to the widespread use of chicory as a coffee substitute, a natural sweetener, and a source of dietary fiber in various food and beverage products

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany chicory market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Beneo
• Herbafood
• Sudzucker Group
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Germany Chicory market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Germany Chicory Market, By Type

• Extracts
• Rosted Chicory

Germany Chicory Market, By Application

• Food and Beverages
• Dietary Supplements