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Germany imports significantly fewer Christmas trees

For many people, the Christmas tree is an essential part of the Advent season. Not all trees come from Germany, some are imported. But the numbers are declining.

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Germany imports significantly fewer Christmas trees

The import of Christmas trees to Germany has fallen significantly in recent years. According to the Federal Statistical Office, a total of 1.8 million trees were imported in 2022, 24.5% fewer than in the previous year.

Compared to 2014, when import figures reached their highest level in the past ten years, the drop was as much as 37.1 percent. The authority did not give any reasons for the decline. The majority of imported Christmas trees in 2022 also came from Denmark (83.3%).

Source: www.dpa.com

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