Portugal: Berry Market 2022

Berry Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Portuguese berry market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion 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 decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Production in Portugal

In value terms, berry production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average berry yield in Portugal surged to X tons per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 berries production in Portugal dropped notably to X ha, reducing by -X% against the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure 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, berry harvested area decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from Portugal

For the eighth year in a row, Portugal recorded growth in overseas shipments of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from Portugal, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for berry exported from Portugal worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Berry Imports

Imports into Portugal

For the third year in a row, Portugal recorded decline in purchases abroad of berries, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of berry to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berry to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, 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: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price 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, berry import price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform