Finland: Strawberry Market Overview 2020

Strawberry Market Size in Finland

The revenue of the strawberry market in Finland amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, strawberry consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the strawberry market attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the strawberry market failed to regain its momentum.

Strawberry Production in Finland

In value terms, strawberry production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a significant increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, strawberry production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, strawberry production reached its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, strawberry production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of strawberries in Finland totaled X tonne per ha, rising by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield reached its peak figure level at X tonne per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, yield stood 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 2018, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Finland; remaining constant against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached its peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Finland

Strawberry exports from Finland totaled X tonnes in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry exports continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, strawberry exports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tonnes) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Finland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Estonia (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Estonia (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Finland were Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Estonia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Russia lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Russia experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for strawberries reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for strawberries remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of strawberries were imported into Finland; jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, strawberry imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, strawberry imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Finland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest strawberry suppliers to Finland, together comprising X% of total imports.

Belgium experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform