Asparagus harvest and acreage decreased in Germany

A not insignificant part of the asparagus consumed in Germany during the asparagus season does not come from our own fields, but from abroad. Last year, 19,500 tons of fresh or chilled asparagus were imported into Germany. That is about 29% less than the year before, according to the Statistical Bundesamt (Destatis). The largest part (87%) was imported from March to June, when growers also offer their asparagus there. The main country of origin was Spain with a share of 34%, followed by Greece with 24% and Italy and Peru with 12% each. Relatively few asparagus are exported from Germany: 2,900 tons in 2022. Harvest and cultivation area decreased in 2022Last year, approximately 110,300 tons of asparagus were harvested in Germany; more than five times the amount of imported asparagus. Compared to the previous year, the harvest has decreased by just under 8%. The last time less asparagus was harvested was in 2013 with 103,100 tons. With 25,300 tons, most asparagus was harvested in ...