Estonia: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian blueberry and cranberry market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 56% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Estonia

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 130%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Estonia stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Estonia was estimated at less than X ha, almost unchanged from 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Estonia

For the third consecutive year, Estonia recorded decline in overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries, which decreased by -46.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 583% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 420%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Estonia, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Latvia stood at +26.6%.

In value terms, Latvia ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Estonia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Latvia amounted to +32.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, blueberry and cranberry export price increased by +8.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Estonia

Blueberry and cranberry imports into Estonia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 60% on the previous year. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 768% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 393% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Estonia, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden amounted to +228.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+34.9% per year) and Spain (+51.9% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Spain ($X) and Latvia ($X) were the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Estonia, together accounting for 73% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +216.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, reducing by -19.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 163% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform