Finland: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Finland

The Finnish blueberry and cranberry market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Finland

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, saw a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Finland shrank remarkably to less than X kg per ha in 2021, which is down by -X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average blueberry and cranberry yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of blueberries and cranberries in Finland contracted sharply to less than X ha, which is down by -X% compared with 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2021, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tonnes) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Finland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tonnes), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lithuania stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Estonia ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Finland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2019 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Finland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Finland were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, blueberry and cranberry import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform