Czech Republic: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in the Czech Republic

For the ninth consecutive year, the Czech blueberry and cranberry market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were exported from the Czech Republic; growing by 39% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 768% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 712%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia stood at +26.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+109.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+99.3% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia totaled +26.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+111.6% per year) and Germany (+55.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -36.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Hungary (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Blueberry and cranberry imports into the Czech Republic soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 23% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Chile, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +179.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to the Czech Republic were Spain ($X), Peru ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. The Netherlands, Chile, Germany, South Africa and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +169.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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