Austria: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Austria

For the sixth year in a row, the Austrian blueberry and cranberry market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw significant growth. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Austria

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Austria reduced sharply to less than X kg per ha, with a decrease of -X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, posted moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha, and then dropped significantly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Austria contracted markedly to less than X ha, which is down by -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, the amount of blueberries and cranberries exported from Austria surged to X tonnes, with an increase of X% on 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Slovenia (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Switzerland (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Austria worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, imports of blueberries and cranberries into Austria was estimated at X tonnes, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier to Austria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), twofold. Spain (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland and Turkey, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Turkey, 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 average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, blueberry and cranberry import price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform