Eastern Asia: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian strawberry market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, strawberry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest strawberry producing country in Eastern Asia, accounting for 91% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold.

In China, strawberry production increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (-0.7% per year) and Japan (-0.4% per year).

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Eastern Asia shrank slightly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1.8%. Over the period under review, the strawberry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Eastern Asia; remaining constant against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported in Eastern Asia; rising by 2.6% compared with 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) were the key exporters of strawberries in 2022, recording near 39% and 38% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), creating a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +36.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest strawberry supplying countries in Eastern Asia were South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 100% of total exports.

Japan, with a CAGR of +33.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, imports of strawberries in Eastern Asia declined to X tons, shrinking by -7.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports expanded to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by +57.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR was the key importer of strawberries in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 58% of total imports in 2022. Japan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons). All these countries together held near 39% share of total imports. Macao SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Macao SAR (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported strawberries in Eastern Asia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 30% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 6.4% share.

In Hong Kong SAR, strawberry imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+1.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+14.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry import price increased by +70.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Macao SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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