Norway: Blueberry And Cranberry Market Overview 2021

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Norway

In 2019, the Norwegian blueberry and cranberry market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Norway

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production surged to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Norway skyrocketed to X tonnes per ha in 2019, increasing by X% against the year before. In general, the yield saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, 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 2019, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Norway rose sharply to X ha, picking up by X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2019, the amount of blueberries and cranberries exported from Norway expanded significantly to X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Norway, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for blueberry and cranberry exports from Norway.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +X% per year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of blueberries and cranberries were imported into Norway; growing by X% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports declined to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Peru (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Norway, with a combined X% share 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, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Norway, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Peru (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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 country with the largest volume of blueberry and cranberry consumption was the U.S. (852K tonnes), accounting for 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. Germany (63K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption 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), together comprising 74% 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 Norway?

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In value terms, Morocco ($17M) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Norway, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($8M), with a 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 15% share.

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

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($348K) remains the key foreign market for blueberry and cranberry exports from Norway.

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

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In 2019, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $9,791 per tonne, rising by 5.2% against the previous year.

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

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The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $10,027 per tonne in 2019, waning by -9.4% against the previous year.