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Germany has the world's8300With over 100 million of the wealthiest consumers, it is the largest food and beverage market in the EU.2021, German nominalGDPachieve4.21With a GDP of $1 trillion, Germany has become the world's fourth-largest economy. Germany is a major producer of food and agricultural products and a key player in the global market. It is also the third-largest importer of agricultural products, after the United States and China.2021, food imports reached1085billion US dollars,2020Annual growth7.7%.Although79%of imports come from other EU member states, but the United States is the largest supplier outside the EU.2021, the total amount of U.S. agricultural imports is21For more information on the macroeconomic situation and key figures for the German economy, please refer to the2021Exporter's Guide.

Germany is still a price-focused market, but the share of consumers willing to pay for quality is increasing. More and more consumers are making their purchasing decisions as a lifestyle statement (non-GMO, free-range eggs,VegetarianVegetarian orVeganVegan), they demand traceability and information about production methods. Ethnic foods, beauty foods and superfoods, clean label foods, "free from" products (such as gluten-free or lactose-free) and locally grown are further trends that are attracting more and more German consumers.HalalFood andKosherFood isn't a rising trend, but it's already well-established within the country's key communities. New trends are emerging in the food industry, and they're no longer simply about exciting new flavors; rather, they're about values ​​and personal lifestyles that are influencing German consumers' eating behaviors and purchasing patterns more than ever before. Consumers are learning more about food production and are paying more attention to sustainability issues, such as food's origin and quality. Learn more in our report on German consumer trends.

GermanHalalfood

Millions of Muslims live in Germany.HalalThe food market could be a multi-billion dollar industry. The Muslim population in Germany is unknown, but according to a representative survey, there are currently approx.550Germany is home to over 10 million immigrants and their descendants. Islam is the second-largest religion in the country, after Christianity. Most Muslims in Germany have roots in Turkey, followed by Arab countries, the former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, and Iran. The majority of Muslims live in the former West Germany, including West Berlin.

While Muslims are an important target consumer group in other European countries such as France and the UK, in GermanyHalalThere is still some backlog in the food market. Only a few of the products that have beenHalalCertified products. For them,Halalis considered a niche company that claims to still be “monitoring” the market.Euroguide”or"Oz-Gida"Small Turkish supermarkets in urban areas such asHalalUnfortunately, the GermanHalalThere is no reliable data on the market. It is estimated that GermanyHalalThe market potential of food can easily exceed50US$ billion.

Germany is not unifiedHalalProduct certificate. In fact, "HalalThe term "" is not protected by food law in the EU or Germany. To date, the "HalalThere is no unified standard for products. Therefore, there are many certification bodies in the market that are different from traditional or manufacturer-oriented certification bodies.Halal” label. This reduces transparency and erodes consumer trust in such labels.

GermanKosherfood

KosherThere is no unified certification standard for products. Therefore, there are many different certificates. Most of them are international from the United States or Europe.KosherIn addition to some internationally recognized certification bodiesKosherSeal (cRc，KLBD，Star-K, OK, OU，KOF-K), many national or localKosherCertification body seals are also common in Germany.

Contrary to the United States, German grocery stores do not haveKosherSome consumers have begun toKosherCooking is considered part of a healthy diet, therefore,KosherFood is becoming more and more popular. In addition,KosherThe community has grown over the past few decades, especially in large urban centers such as Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. In these cities, you can find someKosherSuppliers of food, both fresh and packaged.

since1990Since the reunification of Germany,KosherThe population has been growing. This growth has been driven primarily by immigration from the former Soviet Union.21At the turn of the century, Germany was the only country in Europe that was growing stronger.Koshercommunity. It is estimated that in Germany there are20more than 10,000 Jews; approximately100000Officially registered with the Jewish community. GermanyKosherThe center of Jewish life was Berlin. The size of the Jewish community in the German capital was estimated to be12million people, accounting for % of the total Jewish population in Germany60%。

Export to GermanyHalalandKosherFood German Market for the United StatesKosherandHalalThis provides opportunities for product exporters.HalalFood andKosherThere are no uniform certification standards for food products, and therefore no proven method for certification and labeling. It's best to work with the importer to select a preferred certification body or partner with a leading international certification body. Generally speaking, companies interested in developing their product markets in Germany must be prepared to:

• Provided in accordance with German/Products subject to EU food law, packaging and labelling requirements

• Pay special attention to animal product health certificates, many of which are now archived using new electronic systems

• Invest time and money in developing the market, paying particular attention to identifying the right marketing channels for your product

• Participate in food, beverage and industry exhibitions

• Explore marketing approaches based on powerful social themes

• Highlight the sustainability attributes of specific products or industries