Over 200,000 evergreen marvels graced the southwest for Christmas last year, as per the State Statistical Office's findings. These festive trees held an estimated value of 2.3 million euros, a 4.2% decrease from the previous year. The main player in this import game was Denmark, with an 83.5% share, closely followed by Poland and the Netherlands.
Approximately 2.5 million Christmas trees are sold annually in the southwest, with half originating from Baden-Württemberg and being cultivated on a sprawling 2500 hectares. However, when it came to Stuttgart's annual Christmas bash, around 15,000 trees were needed, some sourced locally, others from Denmark and other countries.
It wasn't just the trees themselves that were imported. The southwest welcomed around 1800 tons of Christmas tree decorations and articles, along with 569 tons of twinkling Christmas lights, totaling over 23 million euros in value. The majority of these items hailed from China.
While the state's preference is to support local agriculture, the choice of imported trees and decorations often comes down to cost, quality, and supply. The southwest's robust trade relations are demonstrated by the import of these Christmas charmings, fostering connections between countries like Denmark and China.
Enrichment Data: Although specifically requested data on the top exporting countries for Christmas trees and related decorations importing into the southwest region is not available in the provided sources, we can infer from these sources that various countries, including Denmark and China, play a significant role in supplying Christmas decorations to the european market. In order to receive updated and accurate data, you would need to refer to more specific reports or data from the State Statistical Office and the Ministry of Agriculture.
