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Fresh Strawberry Germany Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Germany Fresh Strawberry market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Germany are summarized.
  • 13 export partner companies and 19 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Strawberry in Germany.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 1.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.

Fresh Strawberry Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Germany

13 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Strawberry in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Strawberry export intelligence in Germany, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 081010.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Strawberry in Germany

5 sampled Fresh Strawberry transactions in Germany include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Strawberry sampled transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2025-12-04: 51.80 USD / kg, 2025-10-06: 49.83 USD / kg, 2025-10-03: 3.21 USD / kg, 2025-08-30: 40.90 USD / kg, 2025-08-12: 15.59 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-12-04FRE** *******51.80 USD / kg (Germany) (Panama)
2025-10-06РАС***** ******* ******** ********* **********49.83 USD / kg (Germany) (Ukraine)
2025-10-03STA** **********3.21 USD / kg (Germany) (Ecuador)
2025-08-30STR******* *** ***** **** ** ** *** * ** *** ********** *** ***** **** ** ** *** * ** ***40.90 USD / kg (Germany) (India)
2025-08-12РАС***** ******* ******** ********* **********15.59 USD / kg (Germany) (Ukraine)

Top Fresh Strawberry Export Suppliers and Companies in Germany

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 13 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Strawberry in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: OthersFood PackagingCrop ProductionAnimal ProductionBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingOthersFood Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food WholesalersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionAnimal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood PackagingOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
Germany Export Partner Coverage
13 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Germany export network depth for Fresh Strawberry.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Strawberry partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Germany.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Strawberry in Germany (HS Code 081010)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Strawberry export volume and value in Germany to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20247,167,60327,772,509 USD
20237,285,19723,410,536 USD
20227,319,80126,431,239 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Strawberry Exports from Germany (HS Code 081010) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Strawberry exports from Germany.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Austria2,278,5388,902,044.588 USD
2Czechia1,360,1103,475,665.449 USD
3Denmark517,8281,854,993.374 USD
4Ireland153,5291,228,382.76 USD
5Switzerland110,291960,221.919 USD

Fresh Strawberry Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Germany: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

19 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Strawberry in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 90.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Strawberry in Germany

5 sampled Fresh Strawberry import transactions in Germany provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Strawberry sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2025-12-26: 3.10 USD / kg, 2025-12-11: 3.50 USD / kg, 2025-12-09: 2.35 USD / kg, 2025-12-04: 2.35 USD / kg, 2025-11-17: 3.50 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-12-26FRE*** *********** ********3.10 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-11FRE*** *********** ********3.50 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-09Fre** ********** ***** *2.35 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-04Fre** ********** ***** *2.35 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-17FRE** *************** **********3.50 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Strawberry Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Germany

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 19 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Strawberry in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogistics
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogistics
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Germany Import Partner Coverage
19 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Strawberry in Germany.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Strawberry importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Germany.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Strawberry in Germany (HS Code 081010)

Track 3 years of Fresh Strawberry import volume and value in Germany to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202443,621,034153,223,439 USD
2023114,009,813368,863,663 USD
2022127,171,857346,523,111 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Strawberry to Germany (HS Code 081010) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Strawberry to Germany.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Greece22,067,22069,500,693.834 USD
2Netherlands12,271,40963,780,026.272 USD
3Spain18,190,79148,692,858.173 USD
4Belgium4,084,31614,846,869.896 USD
5Egypt2,328,17913,334,241.038 USD

Fresh Strawberry Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Germany

Track Fresh Strawberry wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Germany.

Historical Fresh Strawberry Wholesale Supplier Prices in Germany (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Strawberry wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Germany.
Fresh Strawberry yearly average wholesale prices in Germany: 2021: 7.62 USD / kg, 2023: 9.78 USD / kg, 2024: 7.32 USD / kg, 2025: 11.77 USD / kg, 2026: 10.00 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20217.62 USD / kg4.60 USD / kg11.77 USD / kg-
20239.78 USD / kg9.39 USD / kg10.11 USD / kg-
20247.32 USD / kg3.80 USD / kg16.71 USD / kg-
202511.77 USD / kg3.79 USD / kg43.35 USD / kg-
202610.00 USD / kg5.18 USD / kg34.94 USD / kg-

Latest Fresh Strawberry Wholesale Export Price Updates in Germany

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Strawberry wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Germany.
Fresh Strawberry latest wholesale updates by date in Germany: 2026-03-01: 14.68 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 7.43 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 6.68 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 5.78 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 5.38 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-03-01FRA*** ******** ******** ***** ********* * ******* ******14.68 USD / kg-
2026-03-01Sza**** * ******* *******7.43 USD / kg-
2026-03-01FRA*** ******** ***** ***** ********* * ******* ******6.68 USD / kg-
2026-03-01Sza**** * ******* ******5.78 USD / kg-
2026-03-01Sza**** * ******* *******5.38 USD / kg-

Fresh Strawberry Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Germany

Monitor Fresh Strawberry farmgate supplier cost benchmarks and latest origin-side cost movements in Germany.

Historical Fresh Strawberry Farmgate Supplier Prices in Germany (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Fresh Strawberry in Germany.
Fresh Strawberry yearly average farmgate prices in Germany: 2024: 2.25 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20242.25 USD / kg1.04 USD / kg5.13 USD / kg-

Latest Fresh Strawberry Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Germany

Review the latest 1 farmgate updates to monitor recent Fresh Strawberry origin-side price movements in Germany.
Fresh Strawberry latest farmgate updates by date in Germany: 2024-06-01: 130.89 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2024-06-01Fre** ********** ******** * ***** *130.89 USD / kgGermany

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh strawberries in Germany are a major seasonal fresh-fruit category, supplied by domestic farms in the main season and by imports during shoulder and off-season periods. Germany is not self-sufficient; about 39% of demand was covered by domestic production in 2024/25, with substantial net imports. Domestic availability is strongly seasonal (main open-field season May–July), while protected cultivation and imports extend retail availability beyond the peak season. Supply sourcing is especially concentrated in European origins (notably Spain) with additional winter sourcing from North Africa and Egypt.
Market RoleDomestic producer with significant seasonal imports (net importer)
Domestic RoleSeasonal domestic fresh-fruit production for the German market, including direct marketing and self-pick channels
Market GrowthMixed (recent years (2013–2025 context))declining open-field production alongside expansion of protected cultivation and continued reliance on imports
SeasonalityDomestic open-field strawberries are typically available from May to July, with smaller volumes from protected cultivation extending German supply later in the year; imports dominate outside the main domestic season.

Specification

Primary VarietyElsanta
Physical Attributes
  • Ripe fruit is described as fully colored without a white shoulder/tip; harvesting commonly retains the calyx to reduce juice leakage and spoilage risk.
  • EU/UNECE marketing standards specify minimum requirements such as soundness, cleanliness, and freedom from pests/decay beyond tolerance limits.
Grades
  • Marketing classes: "Extra", Class I, Class II (UNECE / EU specific marketing standard alignment)
Packaging
  • Packages should protect the produce and be uniform in origin/variety/quality within a package; marking typically includes origin and other commercial particulars under marketing standards.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Domestic: hand harvest (often early and in dry conditions) → rapid dispatch to direct sales/retail to minimize spoilage.
  • Imports: harvest in origin country → packing → refrigerated logistics (typically road for European origins) → German wholesale/retail distribution.
Temperature
  • Quality is highly time- and temperature-sensitive; rapid movement into trade and cool storage are emphasized for freshness.
Shelf Life
  • For imported strawberries, BZL describes a typical 3–10 day window between harvest and consumption, highlighting sensitivity to transit time and handling.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand

Risks

Food Safety HighPesticide-residue non-compliance (MRL exceedances) is a critical market-access risk for strawberries placed on the German market; it can trigger rapid withdrawals/recalls and border rejections under EU control systems, and is actively monitored under EU and German residue-control programs.Align spray programs with EU MRLs for strawberries (including import tolerances where relevant), conduct pre-shipment residue testing for high-risk origins/periods, and maintain full lot-level traceability to enable rapid containment if a non-compliance is detected.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-EU imports of fresh strawberries into Germany may be delayed or blocked if marketing-standards conformity documentation (certificate of conformity or disclaimer) is missing or incorrect, or if origin/quality marking is non-compliant.Verify EU marketing-standard requirements for strawberries and Germany-specific import list notes for the tariff code; ensure correct conformity documentation, origin marking, and packaging/presentation compliance before dispatch.
Logistics MediumCold-chain breaks and transit delays during long-haul deliveries into Germany (especially for off-season imports) can drive rapid quality deterioration, shrink, and buyer rejection due to strawberries’ high perishability and short time-to-market expectations.Use validated refrigerated logistics with temperature monitoring, specify maximum transit times in buyer contracts, and plan contingency routing/capacity for peak demand weeks.
Labor Social Compliance MediumLabor-intensive strawberry harvesting in Germany depends on seasonal workers; disputes or non-compliance related to minimum wage, working-time recording, and accommodation/charges can create operational disruption and reputational risk for domestic supply programs.Audit labor providers and farms for minimum-wage compliance, transparent deductions, working-time recording, and adequate housing; incorporate social-compliance checks into supplier approval and QS-related audit scope where applicable.
Climate MediumDomestic open-field production is exposed to late frosts and prolonged rainfall, which can materially reduce harvest volumes and quality in Germany’s main season and increase reliance on imports.Diversify supply across German regions and complement with protected-cultivation suppliers; build flexible import cover for weather-impacted weeks in May–July.
Sustainability
  • Water and fertilizer intensity concerns are highlighted for some imported off-season production systems supplying the German market (BZL notes high water use and fertiliser input in major import production zones).
  • Plastic/film use in cultivation and packaging waste are recurring issues in strawberry supply chains serving German retail (season extension and product protection vs. waste management expectations).
  • Transport emissions and cold-chain energy use are material for long-distance supplies into Germany outside the main domestic season.
Labor & Social
  • Strawberry production is labor-intensive and relies on seasonal workers; Germany applies the statutory minimum wage to agricultural seasonal work and documents minimum-wage compliance expectations.
  • Labor and accommodation conditions for seasonal workers can become a reputational and compliance risk (e.g., deductions for lodging/food and working-time recording obligations are recurring themes in public debate and oversight).
Standards
  • QS (QS Qualität und Sicherheit) scheme
  • QS-GAP (benchmarked against GLOBALG.A.P. IFA)

FAQ

When are German strawberries typically in season?Domestic open-field strawberries are mainly available from May to July in Germany, with timing influenced by weather. Smaller volumes from protected cultivation can extend domestic availability later in the year, but imports are common outside the main season.
Where do off-season strawberries sold in Germany commonly come from?BZL reports that Germany imports fresh strawberries primarily from European countries such as Spain, Greece, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy. For winter availability, Germany also sources strawberries from Egypt (November to February) and from Morocco (January to March).
What is a commonly grown fresh-market strawberry variety in Germany?BZL states that Germany predominantly grows the mid-early variety 'Elsanta' and describes it as a key fresh-market variety in Central Europe.
What is the single biggest compliance risk for supplying strawberries to the German market?The biggest risk is pesticide-residue non-compliance against EU maximum residue levels (MRLs), which can lead to border rejections, withdrawals or recalls, and rapid alert notifications within EU food-safety systems.

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