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

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

For the third consecutive year, the Belgian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 16% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Belgium expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 1.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 decreased by -1.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 33% against the previous year. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Belgium; remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Belgium

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -30.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Belgium, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Luxembourg, Germany, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Russia ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports. France, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +19.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -4.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Belgium, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +21.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+7.8% per year) and Portugal (+36.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Belgium, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +15.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+4.2% per year) and Portugal (+33.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cyprus (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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