Eastern Europe: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European berry market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Berry Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, berry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Belarus, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Eastern Europe reached X tons per ha, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the berry 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 berries were harvested in Eastern Europe; approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Berry Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the largest exporter of berries, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to berry exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Latvia (X%), Romania (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ukraine (X%) and Hungary (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus and Moldova increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest berry supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Berry Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, berry imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). The following importers - Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Latvia (X%), Estonia (X%), Poland (X%), Belarus (X%), Hungary (X%), Slovakia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Lithuania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Romania, Latvia, Belarus and Estonia increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest berry importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Lithuania, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, Hungary, Belarus and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight 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, berry import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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