“Germany is a significant import market for fresh cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana), including product sourced from Peru.”

The main fruits exported to Europe are passion fruit (43.5 million EUR in 2022) and physalis (27.7 million EUR). For both fruits, Colombia is the largest supplier, with Peru also among the leading exporters to Europe. The report also notes that European imports from Peru in the exotic fruit segment have increased sharply in the last five years.

On 2024-12-31, Fresh Cape Gooseberry reported as "UCHUVAS (UVILLAS) (PHYSALIS PERUVIANA) FRESCAS" was imported by a company in Germany from a company in Colombia. The trade data table lists multiple shipments dated 2024-12-31 and 2024-12-30, with origin Colombia and destination Germany, under the product description "UCHUVAS (UVILLAS) (PHYSALIS PERUVIANA) FRESCAS".

A PromPerú export promotion document for Physalis (cape gooseberry) describes major and emerging destination markets for Peruvian cape gooseberry exports. It notes that Peruvian exporters ship fresh Physalis to several European countries and mentions Germany among the potential or actual markets targeted by Peruvian producers, indicating that Germany imports or is considered an important destination for Peruvian cape gooseberry.

Table 2 shows the tariffs applied to dried physalis in the EU and in the EFTA, with a breakdown by country. The brief states that Germany and the Netherlands are among the common ports of entry for dried physalis, reflecting established import logistics in the German market.

The global wholesale price of Fresh Cape Gooseberry generally ranged from $1.22 USD per kg to $12.08 USD per kg. The trade data section lists individual shipments of "UCHUVAS (UVILLAS) (PHYSALIS PERUVIANA) FRESCAS" including multiple consignments where the origin is Colombia and the destination is various European countries such as the Netherlands and Germany.

The Peru country page for fresh cape gooseberry notes that "Fresh Cape Gooseberry is categorized under HS code 081090 – Fruit, edible; fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0806." It provides export market trends for Peru’s fresh cape gooseberry, including destination markets and trade flows. The data show that Peru exports fresh cape gooseberry classified under HS 081090 to various countries, which are potential import markets for Peruvian Physalis peruviana.

Currently, the United States and some European markets have the greatest demand for aguaymanto. England and Germany are the main consumers. In Europe, the most important destination markets for Peruvian cape gooseberry are England and Germany, where the fruit is sold fresh in supermarkets and specialized stores.

For 2024, Germany imported fresh cape gooseberry in the amount of 61,116,273 kg valued at US$198,676,076. The report also lists the top origin supplier countries supplying fresh cape gooseberry to Germany in 2024, including Spain, Colombia, Türkiye, the Netherlands, and Vietnam. This provides direct evidence that Germany is a substantial import market for the product and that Colombia is among its suppliers; Peru is not shown in the excerpted top-five list.

The overview states that 131 exporters and 194 importers are mapped for fresh cape gooseberry. It also shows Germany among the top global import markets with 61,116,273.234 kg imported in 2024, valued at US$198,676,075.823. This supports the claim that Germany is a significant import market for fresh cape gooseberry.

The United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) pest risk analysis of Peruvian gooseberry fruit deems the phytosanitary process for import safe. The analysis evaluates the risks of importing fresh Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) from Peru to the United States and is available for public comment. The article notes that Peru already exports this fruit to several markets, particularly in Europe, where demand has been growing.

This statistic displays the import value of physalis (Cape gooseberry) into selected countries of the European Union in 2023, in thousand euros. The main importing countries of physalis in the EU were the Netherlands, the United Kingdom (pre-Brexit in earlier series), and some other Western European countries. Germany’s import value is shown as significantly lower than that of the leading EU importer, indicating that Germany is not among the top physalis import markets in Europe.

In the LTM period (08.2024–07.2025), Germany imported fresh currants and gooseberries at a total amount of US$14.57M. The report frames Germany's market as active enough to assess monthly import potential and competition dynamics. While it covers the broader HS category rather than only Physalis peruviana, it is relevant background showing Germany as an import market for gooseberries.

The report states that "The United Kingdom and Germany maintain the highest total import of fresh berries, both over 50 thousand tonnes" and that "Germany imports more raspberries." It does not mention cape gooseberry specifically, but it supports the broader point that Germany is a major European import market for fresh berry products.

This product brief covers Germany's fruit market, including trade and regulatory information for fresh fruits. It provides market context for Germany as an established import destination, but the excerpt available here does not specifically quantify fresh cape gooseberry or identify Peru as a supplier.

Germany is one of the largest import markets in the EU for fresh exotic fruit and often functions as a distribution hub for imported produce entering the European market. Peru is a major exporter of physalis/cape gooseberry to Europe, especially in the fresh fruit and exotic fruit segments.

The page lists fresh cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) under tariff code 0810.90.01 and notes a 20% MFN duty. It also shows country-specific preferential rates, including 0% for Germany under EU trade arrangements.

The article says, "Demand in Germany and the United Kingdom increased by 70.3% and 113.2%." It also discusses cape gooseberry exports from Colombia and notes Europe as a main export region. This is secondary reporting that indicates Germany is an important destination market and that Colombian supply is relevant.

The article discusses U.S. importers marketing the fruit under names like Pichuberry and golden berry, and describes it as an Andean berry sourced from Peru. It provides background on Peru as a supplier of cape gooseberry, though it does not address Germany specifically.

The page discusses a global gooseberry market estimated at USD 2.16 billion in 2026, growing to USD 2.57 billion by 2031. It is about the overall gooseberry market and does not specifically address German imports or cape gooseberry trade flows, so it is only indirect background.

The page references cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) within a horticultural context and mentions the German Fruit Trade Association among marketing and trade references. It is relevant botanical/trade background, but it does not provide import statistics for Germany or Peru.

{ts:9} "The plantation belongs to Berry Farm Malsski near Freiburg in Germany and they have about 0.3 hectares or almost an acre of Physalis, which is super rare for Germany." The presenter stresses that such a commercial plantation of cape gooseberry is unusual in Germany, implying that domestic production is limited and the fruit is not yet a major crop in the country.