Germany
U.S. Trade with Germany in 2021
Total Export Value
$2.54 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.33 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-0.29% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to Germany in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $876.02 Million | 1.73 Million | $634.75 Million | 1% |
| Tree Nuts | $794.05 Million | 133,332 | $628.25 Million | 98% |
| Fish and Seafood | $158.92 Million | 33,682 | $245.12 Million | -45% |
| Forest Products | $96.05 Million | --- | $97.67 Million | -22% |
| Distilled Spirits | $82.99 Million | --- | $111.29 Million | -31% |
| Essential Oils | $62.82 Million | 4,065 | $60.06 Million | 15% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $49.2 Million | 4,814 | $61.88 Million | 3% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $43.05 Million | 15,577 | $52.74 Million | -20% |
| Milled Grains & Products | $35.17 Million | 2,632 | $20.81 Million | 152% |
| Processed Fruit | $30.41 Million | 8,479 | $54.8 Million | -55% |
Data and Analysis
This monthly report includes information on U.S. and global imports of dairy products, including maximum quantities that can be imported under tariff-rate quota licensing.
Despite the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, retail sales revenues in Germany have grown continuously since 2019. In 2021, the German retail sector recorded over $618 billion euros in sales revenues. Retailers benefitted from higher consumer spending for premium food products, while food service businesses suffered from low hospitality and catering demand during the series of lockdowns put in place.
Germany, the largest economy in the European Union, is a large and promising pet food market. Imports of pet food account for more than half of the total market. While the market is mature and somewhat saturated, it is steadily growing.
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News and Features
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