Finland - Strawberries - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Finland: Strawberry Market Overview 2019

Strawberry Market Size in Finland

The revenue of the strawberry market in Finland amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. The strawberry consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Strawberry Production in Finland

Strawberry production in Finland totaled X tonnes in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The strawberry production peaked of X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Strawberry output in Finland indicated a pronounced increase, which was largely conditioned by a pronounced increase of the harvested area and a moderate expansion in yield figures.

In 2017, average yield of strawberries in Finland amounted to X tonne per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The strawberry yield peaked of X tonne per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Finland totaled X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, strawberry harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached its peak figure in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Strawberry Exports from Finland

In 2017, exports of strawberries from Finland totaled X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, strawberry exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked of X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, strawberry exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, strawberry exports continue to indicate a sharp deduction. Over the period under review, the strawberry exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Strawberry Exports by Country from Finland

France (X tonnes) was the main destination of strawberry exports from Finland, accounting for X% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), more than tenfold. Sweden (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Sweden (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberry exports from Finland, making up X% of total strawberry exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Sweden (+X% per year).

Strawberry Export Prices by Country in Finland

In 2017, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the strawberry export price decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for strawberries reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the average export prices for strawberries failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while average price for exports to Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports into Finland

In 2017, the amount of strawberries imported into Finland amounted to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, strawberry imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the strawberry imports reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, strawberry imports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. Over the period under review, the strawberry imports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Strawberry Imports by Country into Finland

Belgium (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Finland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Germany and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest strawberry suppliers to Finland were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, Germany and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers , Poland (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Import Prices by Country in Finland

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, strawberry import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when the average import prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for strawberries attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the average import prices for strawberries stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the highest prices were recorded for import prices from Belgium ($X per tonne) and the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while prices for strawberry imports from Spain ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Germany (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform