Global Strawberry Market Overview 2021

Strawberry Market Size

For the fourth year in a row, the global strawberry market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Strawberry Production

In value terms, strawberry production rose remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Global production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The country with the largest volume of strawberry production was China (X tonnes), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

The global average strawberry yield expanded slightly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, growing by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The global yield peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain 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 2020, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production worldwide was estimated at X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of strawberry production was China (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (X tonnes), threefold. Mexico (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

Strawberry Exports

Exports

Global strawberry exports was estimated at X tonnes in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Global exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports rose to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global exports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tonnes, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes), together committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tonnes), Greece (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and Morocco (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Greece, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising X% of global exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Egypt, Morocco, Greece and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, Greece recorded the highest growth rate of 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 tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of strawberries were imported worldwide; reducing by -X% against 2019. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2019, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports expanded modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the major importers of strawberries, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes) and Mexico (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported strawberries worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

In the U.S., strawberry imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for strawberries in the world?

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China (3.4M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of strawberry consumption, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (1.1M tonnes), threefold. Mexico (849K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.1% share.

What are the largest producers of strawberries in the world?

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China (3.4M tonnes) 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 U.S. (1M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico (983K tonnes), with a 11% share.

What are the leading exporters of strawberries in the world?

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In value terms, the largest strawberry supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($671M), Mexico ($589M) and the U.S. ($477M), with a combined 62% share of global exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Belgium, Egypt, Morocco, Greece and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading importers of strawberries in the world?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($849M) constitutes the largest market for imported strawberries worldwide, comprising 27% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($356M), with a 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 11% share.

What is the average export price for strawberries in the world?

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The average strawberry export price stood at $3,205 per tonne in 2020, picking up by 4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for strawberries in the world?

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The average strawberry import price stood at $3,460 per tonne in 2020, growing by 7% against the previous year.