France: Blueberry And Cranberry Market Overview 2021

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in France

After two years of growth, the French blueberry and cranberry market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. In general, consumption showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in France

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production shrank significantly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in France dropped to X tonnes per ha in 2019, waning by -X% on 2018. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average blueberry and cranberry yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of blueberries and cranberries were harvested in France; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from France

For the third year in a row, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports soared to $X in 2019. In general, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Poland (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into France

In 2019, overseas purchases of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports reduced sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Morocco (X tonnes) and Peru (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Peru (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to France were Spain ($X), Morocco ($X) and Peru ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Peru (+X% per year) recorded 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 2019, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for blueberries and cranberries in the world?

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The U.S. (852K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of blueberry and cranberry consumption, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry consumption in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada (351K tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (63K tonnes), with a 4% share.

What are the largest producers of blueberries and cranberries in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of blueberry and cranberry production in 2019 were the U.S. (668K tonnes), Canada (349K tonnes) and Chile (153K tonnes), with a combined 74% share of global production. Peru, Spain, Mexico and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

What are the leading suppliers of blueberries and cranberries to France?

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In value terms, Spain ($17M), Morocco ($14M) and Peru ($3.3M) were the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to France, together comprising 73% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of blueberries and cranberries from France?

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In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from France were Switzerland ($10M), Germany ($6.6M) and Italy ($4.2M), together accounting for 65% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What is the average export price for blueberries and cranberries in France?

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The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $6,906 per tonne in 2019, declining by -8.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for blueberries and cranberries in France?

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In 2019, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $6,778 per tonne, falling by -12.8% against the previous year.