Ethiopia: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Ethiopia

After two years of decline, the Ethiopian berry market increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Berry consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, berry production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Ethiopia totaled less than X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, 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, approx. less than X ha of berries were harvested in Ethiopia; leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Berry Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, berry exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Nigeria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Ethiopia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of berries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, berry imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Ethiopia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uzbekistan was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest berry suppliers to Ethiopia were Pakistan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform