Germany remains Europe’s largest market for dried fruits and nuts

German imports of nuts and peanuts from the United States rose sharply in 2025, reaching USD 1.402 billion and 186,420 tonnes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), based on German customs data. The figures show a strong year-on-year expansion in both value and volume compared with 2024.

Volumes and values

Total U.S. shipments of tree nuts and peanuts to Germany increased from USD 905 million and 166,252 tonnes in 2024 to USD 1.402 billion and 186,420 tonnes in 2025. Tree nuts alone accounted for the vast majority of trade, rising to USD 1.383 billion and 176,435 tonnes in 2025, up from USD 875 million and 150,852 tonnes the previous year.

Within individual categories, almonds recorded the largest volumes, reaching 73,125 tonnes valued at USD 472 million in 2025, compared with 54,594 tonnes and USD 254 million in 2024. Pistachios generated the highest value among tree nuts at USD 520 million, with volumes of 52,177 tonnes.

Walnuts imports climbed to 41,184 tonnes worth USD 301 million in 2025, up from 36,041 tonnes and USD 153 million in 2024. Hazelnuts also showed strong growth, reaching 9,022 tonnes valued at USD 78 million, compared with 3,801 tonnes and USD 24 million a year earlier.

In contrast, pecans imports declined to 927 tonnes worth USD 11 million in 2025, down from 2,253 tonnes and USD 23 million in 2024. Peanut shipments also fell, decreasing to 9,985 tonnes valued at USD 19 million, compared with 15,400 tonnes and USD 30 million the previous year.

Dried fruit trade

Imports of U.S. dried fruit into Germany also expanded in 2025, reaching 14,018 tonnes valued at USD 57.6 million, up from 10,606 tonnes and USD 44.8 million in 2024.

Among individual products, cranberries dominated the segment with 9,921 tonnes worth USD 39.2 million, followed by raisins at 2,098 tonnes valued at USD 7.9 million and dried prunes at 1,940 tonnes worth USD 9.9 million. Smaller volumes included dates, which totalled 15 tonnes valued at USD 125,000, and mixed dried fruit products.

Market overview

Germany remains Europe’s largest food and beverage market and a major destination for imported nuts and dried fruits, supported by strong consumer purchasing power, developed retail infrastructure and a large processing sector. However, the USDA notes that the market is highly price-sensitive, with discount retailers holding a significant share and private-label products dominating shelves.

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