Eastern Europe: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2024

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European raspberry and blackberry market decreased by -0.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together comprising 96% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +3.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average raspberry and blackberry yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 3.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 2020 when the yield increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 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.

The raspberry and blackberry harvested area dropped to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 14%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the raspberry and blackberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of raspberries and blackberries exported in Eastern Europe contracted modestly to X tons, falling by -4.8% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Moldova (X tons), constituting a 5.2% share of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Poland decreased at an average annual rate of -3.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Moldova (+55.3%) and Ukraine (+53.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Moldova emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +55.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Moldova and Ukraine increased by +5.2 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest raspberry and blackberry supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to +10.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Moldova (+90.9% per year) and Ukraine (+67.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 49%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+22.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries and blackberries were imported in Eastern Europe; growing by 12% against the year before. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented the largest importers of raspberries and blackberries, together mixing up 90% of total imports. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +46.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest raspberry and blackberry importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +48.8%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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