Austria: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian currant and gooseberry market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Austria

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -7.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of currants and gooseberries in Austria shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, declining by -3.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, currant and gooseberry yield decreased by -12.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 47%. The currant and gooseberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of currants and gooseberries were harvested in Austria; picking up by 1.6% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 23%. The currant and gooseberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of currants and gooseberries decreased by -16.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 421%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 260% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of currant and gooseberry exports from Austria, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Romania, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +499.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for currant and gooseberry exports from Austria, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +50.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+6.9% per year) and Poland (+35.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Slovakia (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of currants and gooseberries increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of currant and gooseberry imports to Austria, with a combined 95% share of total imports. The Czech Republic and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +383.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest currant and gooseberry suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 8.5%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +276.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price showed modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 Czech Republic (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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