CIS: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in CIS

The CIS currant and gooseberry market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in CIS

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -23.0% against 2019 indices. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of currant and gooseberry production was Russia (X tons), comprising approx. 99% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia amounted to +2.6%.

The average currant and gooseberry yield stood at X tons per ha in 2021, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 7.7%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the currant and gooseberry 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.

The currant and gooseberry harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2021, with a decrease of -3% against 2020 figures. The total harvested area indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, currant and gooseberry harvested area increased by +46.6% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to currant and gooseberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, approx. X tons of currants and gooseberries were exported in the CIS; increasing by 45% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 197%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 216%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belarus was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Azerbaijan (X tons), making up a 13% share of total exports. Russia (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Belarus was also the fastest-growing in terms of the currants and gooseberries exports, with a CAGR of +55.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Russia (+45.4%), Kyrgyzstan (+42.4%), Azerbaijan (+29.3%) and Moldova (+24.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Belarus (+33 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Moldova (-7.5 p.p.) and Azerbaijan (-26.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest currant and gooseberry supplier in the CIS, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belarus stood at +46.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Azerbaijan (+35.4% per year) and Moldova (+30.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, purchases abroad of currants and gooseberries decreased by -9.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total imports in 2021. The following importers - Kazakhstan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - each reached a 6% share of total imports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the currants and gooseberries imports, with a CAGR of +13.0% from 2012 to 2021. Kazakhstan (-10.3%) and Belarus (-14.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (+33 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-12.7 p.p.) and Belarus (-20.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported currants and gooseberries in the CIS, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to +3.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-7.4% per year) and Kazakhstan (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 43%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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