Germany Agriculture & Food insights

In the first five months of 2025, Vietnam's tuna exports to Germany significantly declined, primarily due to domestic tuna raw material shortages that severely impacted processing product delivery capabilities. According to Vietnamese customs data, from January to May, Vietnam's total tuna exports to Germany reached only around $11 million, a 33% year-on-year decrease. Canned tuna and other processed products (HS code 1604) accounted for as high as 68% of this total. Although frozen fish meat/fillet exports grew 81% year-on-year, canned product exports dropped by 48%, becoming the main reason for the overall export decline. Multiple Vietnamese enterprises pointed out that local skipjack tuna raw material supplies were tight, leading to inability to deliver orders on time. Although they could choose to import raw materials from EU countries to meet origin rules and enjoy tariff benefits, this undoubtedly raised production costs and weakened Vietnam's product price competitiveness in the German market. Germany remains an important tuna consumption country in Europe, particularly preferring ready-to-eat seafood products like canned items. According to EUMOFA and Eurostat data, German consumers are increasingly valuing convenient, high-protein, sustainably certified (such as MSC) products, but are also affected by inflation and rising living costs, resulting in a slight decrease in seafood imports and more rational, price-sensitive consumption behaviors. Currently, Vietnamese enterprises facing US anti-dumping tax pressures are actively seeking EU and Asian markets to reduce dependence on the US. However, to open diverse markets, enterprises urgently need government assistance in resolving domestic raw material acquisition and fishing certification "bottleneck" issues. Vietnam's tuna industry international competitiveness is facing comprehensive challenges from raw material guarantees to trade policies.

Producer prices for agricultural products in Germany were 2.4% higher in May 2025 compared to May 2024. In April 2025, the annual rate of change was +3.2%, and in March 2025 it was +1.6%. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), producer prices for agricultural products increased by 0.5% in May 2025 compared to the previous month, April 2025. Producer Prices for Agricultural Products in Germany – May 2025 Plant Production – Producer Prices In May 2025, plant production prices decreased by 10.8% compared to the same month of the previous year. The monthly change was also negative: -2.5% compared to April 2025. Main Declines: Consumption Potatoes: Annual change: -41.3% Monthly change (compared to April): -2.1% Vegetables – total: -6.6% annually Cauliflower: -27.2% Cucumbers: -14.4% Iceberg Lettuce: -13.4% Cereals: -0.7% annually Feed Crops: -14.4% annually Commercial Crops – total: -9.4% Exception: Rapeseed: +9.8% Increases: Asparagus: +9.4% Mushrooms: +5.2% Fruits – ...

This week, white-layer pork and fattened pigs have repeated again, while the 20 kg piglet has dropped 3 euros—down to 45 euros per unit (Mercolérida)—and remains at its lowest level this year. Among the main European markets, Germany maintained prices unchanged, while the Breton Pig Market noted an increase of 0.10 euros per kilo on July 10. Market Commentary on Binéfar Pig Market As July advances, the fattened pig market begins to show signs of tension after several weeks of stability. The change in trend in quotations has already materialized. We find ourselves with conflicting scenarios: on one side, supply does not perceive a clear modification, as animal demand remains active; on the other, the buying side begins to show signs of exhaustion. Average weights continue to decline, conditioned by summer heat, which reduces daily gain and hinders smooth outflows. Although some industries have adjusted their slaughter rhythm downward, even suppressing slaughter days, animal demand ...