Global Strawberry Market 2023

Strawberry Market Size

In 2021, the global strawberry market decreased by -2.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Strawberry Production

In value terms, strawberry production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of strawberry production, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

In China, strawberry production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (-3.1% per year) and Mexico (+7.8% per year).

In 2021, the global average yield of strawberries was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 3.8%. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021, the global harvested area of strawberries was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Strawberry Exports

Exports

In 2021, the amount of strawberries exported worldwide stood at X tons, increasing by 13% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), the United States (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main exporters of strawberries, together achieving 76% of total exports. Turkey (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Greece (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 62% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 15%. The global export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+8.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports

In 2021, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported worldwide; increasing by 7.6% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main importers of strawberries, together creating 65% of total imports. Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +5.1%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported strawberries worldwide, comprising 28% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

In the United States, strawberry imports increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+2.9% per year) and Germany (+3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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