Ethiopia: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, the Ethiopian blueberry and cranberry market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep setback. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in Ethiopia totaled less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield saw 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 Ethiopia totaled less than X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -8.4% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +58.4%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Ethiopia.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +53.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -3.0% per year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X kg of blueberries and cranberries were imported into Ethiopia; dropping by -34.1% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,008% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 1,960% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Ethiopia, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +27.9%.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Ethiopia were Thailand ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +16.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 86% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform