Malta: Strawberry Market 2020

Strawberry Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the strawberry market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, strawberry consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Strawberry consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Strawberry Production in Malta

In value terms, strawberry production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, strawberry production reached its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, strawberry production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of strawberries in Malta stood at X ton per ha in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the strawberry yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Strawberry yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Strawberry harvested area in Malta amounted to X ha in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the strawberry harvested area continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Strawberry harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported from Malta; lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, strawberry exports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, strawberry exports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, strawberry exports attained their maximum at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Malta, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled -X%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) also remains the key foreign market for strawberry exports from Malta.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the strawberry export price continues to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to -X% per year.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported into Malta; lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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 imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, strawberry imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a remarkable expansion 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 imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Malta, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

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

Among the main suppliers, Spain recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, 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 ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price 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 import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for strawberries reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) 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.

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