EU: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in the EU

The EU blueberry and cranberry market amounted to $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in the EU

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of blueberry and cranberry production in 2021 were Spain (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Portugal (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Portugal (+X%), while blueberry and cranberry production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in the European Union stood at X tonnes per ha, rising by X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 blueberries and cranberries were harvested in the European Union; waning by -X% against 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of blueberry and cranberry production in 2021 were Spain (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Portugal (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of blueberry and cranberry production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Portugal (+X%), while blueberry and cranberry production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports in the EU

For the tenth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) prevails in blueberry and cranberry exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tonnes), committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Belgium, Germany and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the blueberry and cranberry export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per tonne) and Belgium ($X per tonne), while Poland ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports in the EU

For the tenth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in purchases abroad of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tonnes) represented the major importer of blueberries and cranberries, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. France (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (+X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, France, Italy, Belgium and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 blueberry and cranberry import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per tonne) and Belgium ($X per tonne), while Spain ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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