Blueberries: Morocco is Germany's fourth largest supplier

Published Sep 16, 2020

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Germany has experienced a significant surge in blueberry consumption, with annual per capita consumption rising from 210 grams in 2015 to 663 grams in 2019. Imports of blueberries have increased tenfold since 2010, reaching over 57,000 tonnes, and are projected to hit between 60,000 and 70,000 tonnes in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The majority of these blueberries are imported from Spain, with Peru, the Netherlands, and Morocco also being significant sources. Despite this surge in imports, the agricultural land dedicated to blueberry cultivation in Germany has doubled to 3,162 hectares over the past decade, primarily located in the northern regions, particularly Lower Saxony. However, the country's self-sufficiency in blueberries has dramatically dropped from 80% in 2007 to just 20% in 2019.

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Blueberries are increasingly popular in Germany. In fact, consumption increased from 210 grams per capita in 2015 to 663 grams in 2019, making this country one of the main destinations for Moroccan blueberries. Since 2010, German imports of blueberries have increased tenfold to over 57,000 tonnes. And according to forecasts, they could reach more than 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes in the current year, reports uelzener-presse.de. Indeed, the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) has increased the demand for these red fruits. As a superfood, these are a trendy fruit in Germany. Many use them for smoothies, desserts, muesli, pancakes, cottage cheese, cakes or just for snacking. Along with the harvest season in Germany between June and August, the majority of blueberries imported into the country come from Spain, followed by Peru, the Netherlands and Morocco. Despite the sharp rise in imports, the ...

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