Asia: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Asia

In 2021, the Asian blueberry and cranberry market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Asia

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of blueberry and cranberry production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Azerbaijan (X tonnes), fourfold. Georgia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Azerbaijan (+X% per year) and Georgia (-X% per year).

In 2021, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Asia fell to X tonnes per ha, with a decrease of -X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the blueberry and cranberry yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the blueberry and cranberry harvested area in Asia was estimated at X ha, flattening at 2020 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country in Asia

Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of blueberry and cranberry production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Azerbaijan (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Georgia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

In Turkey, blueberry and cranberry production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Azerbaijan (+X% per year) and Georgia (-X% per year).

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports in Asia

For the sixth year in a row, Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR dominates blueberry and cranberry exports structure, recording X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2021. Georgia (X tonnes) occupied a relatively small share of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blueberries and cranberries exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Georgia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Hong Kong SAR (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Georgia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Hong Kong SAR amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The blueberry and cranberry export price in Asia stood at $X per tonne in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, blueberry and cranberry export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per tonne), while Hong Kong SAR amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+X%).

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tonnes) and Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) dominates blueberry and cranberry imports structure, together creating X% of total imports. Singapore (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), Israel (X tonnes) and Malaysia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Israel (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Singapore, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Israel, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the blueberry and cranberry import price in Asia amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per tonne), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform