Ethiopia: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2025

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, the Ethiopian raspberry and blackberry market decreased by -0.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Raspberry and blackberry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries and blackberries in Ethiopia amounted to less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded 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.

The raspberry and blackberry harvested area in Ethiopia amounted to less than X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas shipments of raspberries and blackberries increased by 50% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 30,189%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 12,838% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for raspberry and blackberry exports from Ethiopia, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X kg), more than tenfold. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled -32.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (-27.7% per year) and the UK (-44.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries and blackberries exports from Ethiopia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 3.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled -28.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (-32.3% per year) and the UK (-47.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -20.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 167%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Seychelles (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2021, imports of raspberries and blackberries into Ethiopia rose significantly to X kg, picking up by 15% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 4,876% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 8,776%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X kg) was the main raspberry and blackberry supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to -26.7%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries and blackberries to Ethiopia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at -17.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average raspberry and blackberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -27.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+52.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform