Austria: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Austria

After six years of growth, the Austrian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -1.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed strong growth. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Austria

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Austria dropped notably to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by -21.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted rapidly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Austria; picking up by 22% on the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area decreased by -15.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 39%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Austria

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Austria skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 15% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 104%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Austria, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovenia (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+18.8% per year) and Slovenia (+21.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 61% of total exports. Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +44.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were imported into Austria; picking up by 11% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% 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 +4.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Austria, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Serbia (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +25.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+14.0% per year) and Spain (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Austria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +33.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+9.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+41.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, falling by -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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