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

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

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Azerbaijani market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, when its value decreased by -1.6% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Azerbaijan fell slightly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 yield increased by +79.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 39%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly 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, the total area harvested in terms of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries production in Azerbaijan declined modestly to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 increased by +58.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 51% against the previous year. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Azerbaijan

For the seventh year in a row, Azerbaijan recorded growth in overseas shipments of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by 73% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,924% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,923%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Azerbaijan, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +128.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +123.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+659.1%).

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were imported into Azerbaijan; picking up by 14% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3,894%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 730% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Azerbaijan, together comprising 81% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +147.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Azerbaijan, together comprising 90% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +163.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 345% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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