Europe: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Europe

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Europe strawberry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Europe

In value terms, strawberry production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

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

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Europe contracted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry yield remained 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, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Europe; remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of strawberries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain was the major exporter of strawberries in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Greece (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons) and Italy (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of strawberries. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Greece (X%) and Poland (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. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Greece (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest strawberry supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Spain, strawberry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

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

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of strawberries imported in Europe reduced slightly to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the major importers of strawberries, together making up X% of total imports. Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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