Costa Rica: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Costa Rica

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Costa Rica declined slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Costa Rica; standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were exported from Costa Rica; increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Costa Rica, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nicaragua totaled X%.

In value terms, Nicaragua ($X) also remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Nicaragua totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nicaragua.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, supplies from abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) was the main raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to Costa Rica, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile (X tons), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Guatemala (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Costa Rica, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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