Austria: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Austria

The Austrian strawberry market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Strawberry Production in Austria

In value terms, strawberry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of strawberries in Austria dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -2.6% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

The strawberry harvested area in Austria contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 6.1%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of strawberries decreased by -14.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Austria, together accounting for 81% of total exports. Slovakia, Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Austria, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+3.3% per year) and Slovakia (+21.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported into Austria; growing by 14% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +62.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Austria, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-12.7% per year) and Italy (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Austria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-6.2% per year) and Italy (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry import price increased by +7.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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