In Germany the asparagus volume produced is almost 6 times higher than the volume imported

Published 2024년 3월 28일

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Germany stands as Europe's leading asparagus producer, with its harvest season spanning from March to June. In 2023, the country saw a slight increase in asparagus production, reaching 111,900 tonnes, up from 110,300 tonnes in 2022, a 1.45% rise. Despite this domestic production, Germany also imports asparagus, primarily from Greece, Spain, Italy, Mexico, and Peru, totaling 19,300 tonnes in 2023, which is a 2% decrease compared to the previous year. This highlights Germany's significant role in both the production and importation of asparagus within the European market.

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Germany 03/28/2024 Germany is the largest producer of asparagus in Europe. The season extends from March to June According to Destatis, the Federal Statistical Office, Germany in 2023 produced 111,900 tonnes of asparagus, or +1.45% compared to the 110,300 tonnes produced in 2022. German production represents a volume 5.7 times higher than asparagus imports. In 2023 Germany imported 19,300 tonnes (-2% compared to 2022) of asparagus, mainly (86%) during the period from March to June, which corresponds to the harvest period in the country. In 2023 asparagus imported into Germany mainly came from Greece (28%), Spain (27%), Italy (18%), Mexico (9%), Peru (7%). In ...

Source: Fructidor