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Germany is one of the largest markets for fruit in Europe. The relative affluence of its population of 83 million people makes it an attractive outlet for exporters from many countries. This product brief highlights certain aspects of the German fresh fruit market and provides marketing, trade, and regulatory information for U.S. exporters.

Germany as part of the European Community has implemented EU regulations for the import of products of animal and plant origin.

The German food industry represents the fourth biggest industry in Germany.

German total cherry production for CY 2015 is estimated at 50,700 MT.

Germany has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of the subtype H7N7 in laying hens in North West Germany on July 27, 2015.