Europe: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe berry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Berry Production in Europe

In value terms, berry production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Ukraine, Germany, Serbia, Italy, Greece, the UK, Belarus, France, the Netherlands and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average berry yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of berries production in Europe was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports in Europe

For the fourth consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry exports fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Greece (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Portugal (X tons), Serbia (X tons), France (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Portugal (X%), Greece (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Serbia (X%), Poland (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Germany and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), Greece (X p.p.), Portugal (X p.p.) and Belarus (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while France, Belgium, Italy and Spain saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest berry supplying countries in Europe were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal, Poland, Greece, France, Germany, Italy, Serbia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports in Europe

For the eleventh consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in supplies from abroad of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, berry imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest berry importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, France, Russia, Austria, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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