Christmas business - 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%).
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The decline in Christmas tree imports might impact the retail trade during the festive season in Germany. Despite the drop, Germany still relies on foreign trade for a significant portion of its Christmas trees, primarily sourced from Denmark. The forestry sector in Germany may need to consider expanding its operations or exploring alternative tree species that can meet the demand for Christmas trees. The decrease in imports could also potentially stimulate the local agrarian sector to plant more fir trees for the Christmas market.
Source: www.stern.de
