Benelux: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2024

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux raspberry and blackberry market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 117% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in Benelux

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +5.0%).

The average raspberry and blackberry yield rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 3.6% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the raspberry and blackberry 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of raspberries and blackberries production in Benelux shrank modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry and blackberry harvested area increased by +1.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry and blackberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of raspberries and blackberries decreased by -4.3% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 107% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key exporter of raspberries and blackberries, constituting 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating an 11% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raspberries and blackberries exports, with a CAGR of +18.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +18 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest raspberry and blackberry supplier in Benelux, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, raspberry and blackberry exports increased at an average annual rate of +14.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-1.8%).

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries and blackberries were imported in Benelux; picking up by 29% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 84% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 14% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raspberries and blackberries imports, with a CAGR of +14.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (+13.9%) and Belgium (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands (+8.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -8.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raspberries and blackberries in Benelux, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, raspberry and blackberry imports increased at an average annual rate of +18.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+8.6% per year) and Luxembourg (+10.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform