Cuba: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Cuba

In 2021, the Cuban fruit and berry market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in Cuba

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Cuba reduced to X tons per ha in 2021, shrinking by -9.1% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in Cuba; which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, overseas shipments of fruits and berries were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 185% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Cuba, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fivefold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to -12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+22.5% per year) and Canada (+30.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Cuba were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +33.3%, 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

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2021, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were imported into Cuba; rising by 92% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 127%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 82%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to Cuba, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Angola (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +59.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+14.5% per year) and Angola (+1,954.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Cuba, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +40.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+12.0% per year) and Angola (+1,389.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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