Norway: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian blueberry and cranberry market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Norway

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Norway skyrocketed to X tonnes per ha in 2021, rising by X% on 2020. Overall, the yield saw a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average blueberry and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tonnes per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of blueberries and cranberries were harvested in Norway; stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the blueberry and cranberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of blueberries and cranberries were exported from Norway; which is down by -X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the 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 X% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tonnes), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberry and cranberry exports from Norway, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. Based on 2021 figures, blueberry and cranberry export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, purchases abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tonnes), Peru (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform