Germany
U.S. Trade with Germany in 2023
Total Export Value
$2.89 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.68 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.5% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Germany in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $1.72 Billion | 2.97 Million | $787.38 Million | 197% |
| Tree Nuts | $547.53 Million | 107,597 | $662.89 Million | -19% |
| Distilled Spirits | $83.84 Million | --- | $104.58 Million | -37% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $78.39 Million | 9,851 | $55.38 Million | 38% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $57.35 Million | 4,122 | $65.48 Million | 39% |
| Essential Oils | $54.29 Million | 2,872 | $60.62 Million | 4% |
| Milled Grains & Products | $28.2 Million | 2,808 | $25.99 Million | 101% |
| Other Bulk Commodities | $25.21 Million | 13,494 | $23.69 Million | -39% |
| Non-Alcoholic Bev. (excl. juices) | $24.77 Million | 3,467 | $20.84 Million | 82% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $23.69 Million | 10,550 | $21.49 Million | -62% |
Data and Analysis
Genetically-engineered (GE) products are highly politicized in Germany. As the EU takes gradual steps towards potentially liberalizing NGTs, German public debate is beginning to shift from a general rejection of GE towards discussion regarding possible liberalization of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs).
Germany is the largest market for food and beverages in the European Union importing USD 69 billion worth of consumer-oriented agricultural products in 2023. The food retail sector is saturated, highly consolidated, and competitive.
On August 7-9, 2024, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) presented the 2024 EU apple and pear crop forecast at the 49th edition of the Prognosfruit convention. WAPA forecasts the 2024 EU fresh apple crop at 10.2 million metric tons (MT), 11.2 percent below the 2023 harvest.
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