Asia-Pacific: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific strawberry market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, strawberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 25%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of strawberry production was China (X tons), accounting for 89% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to +4.2%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Korea (-0.7% per year) and Japan (-0.4% per year).

The average strawberry yield fell to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Asia-Pacific dropped slightly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of strawberries decreased by -0.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly 58% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together generating a 35% share of total exports. New Zealand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +36.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 86% of total exports.

Japan, with a CAGR of +33.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry export price increased by +34.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

Strawberry imports dropped to X tons in 2022, reducing by -5.5% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +102.7% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), Japan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main importers of strawberries, together committing 90% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported strawberries in Asia-Pacific, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with an 18% share.

In Hong Kong SAR, strawberry imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+1.0% per year) and Singapore (+5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+12.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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