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Oktoberfest 2011: a Somewhat Different Safe Haven 15 September 2011 Economics & FI/FX Research Economic Flash Oktoberfest 2011: A somewhat different safe haven It’s that time of year again. This Saturday, at the stroke of 12 noon, the mayor of Munich will ceremoniously tap the first keg of beer and declare "O'zapft is" ("It is tapped"). The world’s largest fair will then open its doors to the public. The Oktoberfest traces its roots back to the festivities held to celebrate the marriage of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. Since then, the Ok- toberfest has been held every year on the Theresienwiese (or Wiesn for short), named in honor of the Crown Princess – except for 24 times, when it was canceled due to epidemics and the two world wars. This year, the event is being repeated for the 178th time. Last year, the Oktoberfest bicentennial marked a new record for beer con- sumption (see chart). The temporary slump in beer sales during the finan- cial market crisis and the subsequent deep recession was therefore quickly reversed. However, the figures for the bicentennial were biased somewhat by special factors. First, the Oktoberfest was extended by one day, i.e. 17 days instead of the usual 16. Second, capacities were expanded: There were two new traditional beer tents. As a result, the number of available seats increased from roughly 105,000 by over 8,000. But even adjusted for these effects, the recovery was substantial. Hence, the capacities were well utilized. On the final weekend, access to the entire Wiesn site had to be shut off for several hours due to overcrowding. BEER CONSUMPTION IN MN LITERS 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Author Source: City of Munich, UniCredit Research Alexander Koch, CFA (UniCredit Bank) +49 89 378-13013 [email protected] Despite the still smoldering EMU debt crisis, the real economy in Germany Bloomberg as well as in Bavaria was still relatively unscathed up until mid-year 2011. UCGR However, transmission risks remain high, as reflected in extremely nervous Internet financial markets. And the strong slowdown of the global economy has www.research.unicreditgroup.eu meanwhile also considerably clouded the growth prospects in Germany. Hence, does this mean that business at the Oktoberfest will weaken again already this year? To better assess this, we take a look at the structure of the Wiesn economy. UniCredit Research page 1 See last pages for disclaimer. 15 September 2011 Economics & FI/FX Research Economic Flash The deceleration in industrial dynamic is hurting consumer Of substantially greater importance for the Oktoberfest is sentiment around the globe. And in the EMU debt crisis the state of the German and the Bavarian domestic econ- countries, the massive consolidation programs are posing omy. In contrast to the German economy as a whole, the an additional drag on consumer purchasing power and on Wiesn economy is not driven primarily by exports. Most the willingness of consumers to buy. Specifically in the recent statistics show that exports account for a high 50% member countries that have sought refuge under the res- of German GDP. In contrast, the share of foreign visitors cue umbrella, the adjustments are enormous. Of the three among Oktoberfest guests is a relatively low 19% (see countries affected, however, none is among the decisive chart). "export markets" for the Oktoberfest. A survey on the coun- try of origin of foreign visitors, shows that only Ireland has a STRUCTURE OF WIESN VISITORS IN % (2008) perceptible share of 2% (see chart). STRUCTURE OF FOREIGN WIESN VISITORS IN % (2008) 80 70 Italy 60 US 50 UK 40 Australia 30 Austria 20 Switzerland France 10 Canada 0 New Zealand Bavaria Other Germany Other countries Ireland Source: City of Munich, UniCredit Research 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Although German consumer sentiment clearly peaked in Source: City of Munich, UniCredit Research recent months, the overall assessment remains positive. Job security is still regarded as very high. The good labor While Italy ranks "only" fifth in the German foreign trade market situation compared to that of many other countries statistics of export countries, in terms of Oktoberfest visi- (see chart) remains the key factor supporting disposable tors and therefore Wiesn services exports, it is ranked incomes. number one. Although Italy is currently under pressure on financial markets due to its structural economic weakness and the government’s bumpy consolidation strategy, the UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, IN % (JULY 2011) problems are clearly solvable if determined action is taken. And despite a meager growth outlook, there are no indica- 22 tions that the economy is on the verge of a renewed slump. 20 The home countries of the top Oktoberfest visitors listed in 18 second and third place are also experiencing their fair 16 share of problems, to put it mildly. Both the US and the 14 United Kingdom still have to contend with the bursting of 12 the housing market bubble. But next on the list are some 10 rather solid economies. Above all Australia, whose econ- 8 6 omy is booming on the back of high commodity prices, ac- 4 counts for a very high 11% of all foreign visitors to the Ok- 2 toberfest, despite its geographical distance. Its share in 0 German goods exports, in contrast, is less than 1%. And Bavaria Germany Italy France Ireland Spain the Swiss, who are in a very favorable purchasing power position for the Oktoberfest due to the strong franc, also Source: Eurostat, Thomson Datastream, UniCredit Research account for a high 7% of all foreign visitors. To conclude, our analysis of the Wiesn economy points to Overall, we think the structure of foreign visitors is well di- high resilience. Despite the adverse situation on the finan- versified. Thus, the Wiesn export economy should not be cial markets, the odds for again strong demand for Okto- subject to any exceptional strains. berfest goods and services this year are excellent. UniCredit Research page 2 15 September 2011 Economics & FI/FX Research Economic Flash The solid economy also has an impact on the Wiesn infla- requirements. An additional cost factor being cited this year tion rate. This is underscored by our Wiesn Visitor Price is the expense involved in erecting smoke-free areas to Index (WVPI). In simplified terms, the cost of visiting the comply with the Bavarian law to protect non-smokers. Wiesn breaks down as follows: the price of public transpor- In any case, it must be ensured that the inflation trend and tation, the consumption of two Mass (2 x 1 liter) beer, and above all inflation expectations for the Oktoberfest remain half a grilled chicken (Hendl) (see chart). firmly anchored. Since there is no independent currency PRICE INDICES (1985=100) and central bank for the Wiesn, monetary policy is not available as a steering instrument. The ECB has in the past ignored the developments at the Oktoberfest, even though 290 the Taylor Rule for the Wiesn economy – in contrast to the 280 Transport Price Index (TPI) 270 eurozone as a whole – would clearly indicate a substan- 260 Beer Price Index (BPI) 250 240 Chicken (Hendl) Price Index (HPI) tially higher benchmark interest rate than the current 1.5%. 230 220 Consequently, the responsibility for a sustainable price 210 200 policy remains with the city authorities. 190 180 170 However, the City of Munich does not set beverage prices 160 150 at the Oktoberfest. Each year, the Wiesn vendors set their 140 130 beer prices – on their own – in the spring. The city then 120 110 reviews the proposed beer prices with respect to "ade- 100 90 quacy". The price may not deviate unethically from the liter 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 price charged at large Munich restaurants. This year, the authorities calculated that beer prices at large restaurants Source: Munich public transport authority, UniCredit Research ranged between EUR 6.60 and 8.80. Mass prices at this year’s Oktoberfest range from EUR 8.70 to 9.20 – and are According to our calculations, the weighted index shows an thus accepted as being "adequate". The average price this increase of 3.3% yoy in 2011. As a result, prices at the year is just shy of EUR 9.0 (see chart). Oktoberfest are rising more strongly this year than the gen- eral consumer price index – as is usually the case. The OKTOBERFEST MASS PRICE IN EUR, AVERAGE latest number for consumer price inflation in Germany was 2.4%. The UniCredit Wiesn Visitor Price Index (WVPI) 9.0 shows that prices have increased at an annual rate of 3.8% 8.0 since 1985 – twice the rate of consumer price inflation of 1.9% (see chart). 7.0 6.0 PRICE INDICES (1985=100) 5.0 4.0 3.0 280 Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2.0 260 Wiesn Visitor Price Index (WVPI) 1.0 240 0.0 220 1970 1974 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 200 180 Source: City of Munich, UniCredit Research 160 140 Alongside crude price administration, city officials have an 120 additional control instrument to limit safe-haven inflows and 100 prevent price bubbles. The Wiesn economy is subject to 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 certain capital controls.
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