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

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

The Chinese market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +34.2% against 2016 indices. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in China stood at X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 0.9%. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in China stood at X ha, flattening at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 5.5% against the previous year. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from China

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from China soared to X tons, rising by 47% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 5,575%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 3,176%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from China, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +31.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (0.0% per year) and Singapore (+1,150.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from China, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +37.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+1,268.1% per year) and Vietnam (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+170.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into China

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports into China skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 45% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 191%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to China, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru stood at +486.6%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to China, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru amounted to +453.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Peru amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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