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Germany is an important fish and seafood market for U.S. in Europe exporters. The growing demand for high-quality fish and seafood offers opportunities for U.S. suppliers especially with the partial resumption of shellfish trade in 2022.

Following stagnation in 2020 and decline in 2021, the German food processing industry still cannot catch up with the growth dynamics of pre-pandemic period. According to BVE initial estimates, total sales of US$201.3 billion were generated across all sub-sectors in 2021, which is 1.6 percent lower than the previous year.

With 83 million of the world’s wealthiest consumers, Germany is the largest market for dried fruits and nuts in Europe and a very important destination for U.S. almonds, walnuts, prunes....

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

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

This report summarizes the results of the 2017 German fruit tree census and developments in the planted varieties of apples and pears.