China: Blueberry And Cranberry Market Overview 2021

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in China

In 2019, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in the Chinese blueberry and cranberry market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from China

In 2019, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports declined significantly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Russia (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Indonesia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from China worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Russia, Bulgaria, Hong Kong SAR and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, Russia (+X% per year) recorded 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

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into China

After seven years of growth, overseas purchases of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2018, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), Peru (X tonnes) and Chile (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Hong Kong SAR, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to China, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Hong Kong SAR saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, blueberry and cranberry import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per tonne), while the price for Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for blueberries and cranberries in the world?

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The U.S. (852K tonnes) remains the largest blueberry and cranberry consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry consumption in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada (351K tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (63K tonnes), with a 4% share.

What are the largest producers of blueberries and cranberries in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of blueberry and cranberry production in 2019 were the U.S. (668K tonnes), Canada (349K tonnes) and Chile (153K tonnes), together comprising 74% of global production. These countries were followed by Peru, Spain, Mexico and Poland, which together accounted for a further 16%.

What are the leading suppliers of blueberries and cranberries to China?

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In value terms, Peru ($47M), Chile ($43M) and Hong Kong SAR ($32M) appeared to be the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to China, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of blueberries and cranberries from China?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($57K), Indonesia ($45K) and the Czech Republic ($36K) appeared to be the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 56% of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Bulgaria, Hong Kong SAR and Yemen, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What is the average export price for blueberries and cranberries in China?

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The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $5,113 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for blueberries and cranberries in China?

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In 2019, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $7,938 per tonne, growing by 27% against the previous year.