The German food industry is moving abroad

The German food industry is experiencing an invisible crisis: more and more companies are moving production abroad. The country's farmers are sounding the alarm, fearing that this could undermine Germany's food security.

Statistics show the seriousness of the situation:

70% of vegetables and 80% of fruits in Germany are imported.
Southern European countries, as well as Africa and Asia, are becoming increasingly important as food suppliers for Germany.
More than 40% of German food producers are planning to reduce investments in the country.
6% of companies plan to completely abandon investments in Germany.

At the same time, there is a strong increase in investment in the food industry abroad: 35% of German companies intend to increase investments abroad in the coming years.

The relocation of food production abroad is forcing German farmers to look for new opportunities. Many of them find more favorable conditions in countries with inexpensive resources and favorable geographical locations.

Particular attention is drawn to Ukraine , where German technology, combined with local labor resources, makes agricultural business more profitable.

However, the EXPORT of cheap products from Ukraine displeases farmers remaining in Germany, who have to compete with imports and adapt to changing market conditions.

The situation is aggravated by high land prices in Germany, which do not allow farmers to expand production. This becomes an additional incentive to transfer business abroad.

The German food industry is therefore at a crossroads. Shifting production overseas can have serious implications for a country's food security and requires government attention and support.