France: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in France

The French blueberry and cranberry market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in France

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in France reached X tonnes per ha in 2021, picking up by X% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in France dropped slightly to X ha, leveling off at 2020. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the blueberry and cranberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from France

Blueberry and cranberry exports from France rose significantly to X tonnes in 2021, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberry and cranberry exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per tonne) and the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

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

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into France

Blueberry and cranberry imports into France skyrocketed to X tonnes in 2021, with an increase of X% against 2020. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform