Switzerland: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Switzerland

For the tenth year in a row, the Swiss blueberry and cranberry market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Switzerland

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Switzerland declined to X tonnes per ha, with a decrease of -X% against 2020. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average blueberry and cranberry yield remained 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 2021, the harvested area of blueberries and cranberries in Switzerland expanded markedly to X ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure 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 harvested area increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Switzerland were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +X%, saw 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated temperate 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 decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was 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 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the tenth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Morocco ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($X per tonne) and Chile ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform