Organic products are gaining popularity in Germany, with sales of organic food reaching 18.2 billion euros in 2025, marking a 6.7% increase. However, while the domestic demand for organic food surges, a concerning trend has emerged—many organic products are now being imported from abroad instead of being sourced from local farms. Despite the rising sales figures, only about 10% of organic dairy farmers have recently dropped their certification, highlighting the challenges facing local producers in meeting this growing demand.

The increase in organic food sales has been largely driven by larger retail operations that can provide affordable organic products through their private labels, making them more accessible to consumers. This shift in market dynamics has benefitted supermarkets and drugstores, with higher volumes of organic products sold in these environments. Nevertheless, this trend underscores a vulnerability within the domestic organic farming sector, which has seen growth stagnate for several years.

The slow transition of local farmers to organic methods further complicates the situation, as organic farming in Germany struggles to keep pace with consumer demand. This has raised questions about the sustainability of local agriculture and the implications for food security and economy in the country, as continued reliance on imports could undermine the domestic agricultural sector in the long term.