German fruit and particularly greenhouse vegetable imports plummet in first half of 2022

Published 2022년 8월 19일

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Germany experienced a 12% decrease in fresh fruit and vegetable imports in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, with the largest declines seen from the Netherlands (20%) and other key suppliers such as Italy, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Poland, and Belgium. The most significant reductions were in the import of onions (28%) and carrots (39%). Despite these decreases, imports from South Africa, Morocco, Peru, and Portugal increased. The average price of imports also rose by 10% during this period. The notable exception was the import of Dutch-grown and re-exported bell peppers, which saw a 21% decrease according to Eurostat.

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Germany imported far fewer fresh fruit and vegetables in the first half of this year, a Fruit&Vegetable Facts analysis shows. In the first six months of 2022, it imported 422 million tons of fresh fruit and vegetables. That is 12% less than the first half of 2021's 478 million tons. The decline of imports from Spain was 'limited' to ten percent. However, German imports from the Netherlands fell sharply, by as much as 20%. The available figures indicate that this applies to both imports of Dutch-grown and re-exported products. Germany imported far less from other important suppliers in this year's first half too: Italy -17%, Costa Rica -4%, Ecuador -24%, Poland -14%, and Belgium -13%. Few countries showed a plus; these are South Africa +8%, Morocco +17%, Peru +9%, and Portugal +6%. Greenhouse vegetables, in particular, lagIn the first six months of this year, Germany imported fewer of all the important products: bananas -9%, tomatoes -17%, apples -14%, cucumbers -10%, oranges - ...

Source: Hortidaily