In the first half of 2020, Germany experienced a significant surge in the demand for tuna, leading to a 47% increase in tuna imports compared to the same period in 2019, reaching the highest level in the past five years. This surge is primarily attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic, with families stockpiling tuna as a reliable source of protein. The majority of these imports were canned tuna, accounting for 98% of the total volume. The Philippines was the leading supplier of tuna to the German market, followed by Ecuador, Papua New Guinea, and Vietnam. While Ecuador's tuna exports to Germany saw a decline due to the pandemic, the exports from Papua New Guinea and Vietnam experienced substantial growth, with Vietnam's exporters offering competitive prices despite facing unfavorable tariffs due to a yellow card.