Germany is one of the main import countries for East African minerals and primary agricultural products, with East African cotton holding an important position in Germany's textile industry.
Currently, nearly all raw materials for Germany's cotton textile industry are imported, and the industry ranks first in Europe and fourth in the world. Previously, Germany's cotton imports mainly came from the United Kingdom and the United States. After the growth of East African cotton plantations, East Africa has become Germany's largest source of cotton imports.
