EU: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in the EU

The EU blueberry and cranberry market reached $X in 2022, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in the EU

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Portugal (X tons), with a combined 70% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in the European Union reached X tons per ha, with an increase of 2% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the blueberry and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the blueberry and cranberry harvested area in the European Union fell modestly to X ha, which is down by -3.2% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports in the EU

For the eleventh consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by 3.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the largest exporters of blueberries and cranberries in 2022, resulting at near 36% and 35% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), creating an 11% share of total exports. Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +43.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 83% of total exports. Germany, Portugal, France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.7%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +40.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -19.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports in the EU

For the eleventh consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in purchases abroad of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by 14% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 42%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importer of blueberries and cranberries in the European Union, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 35% of total imports in 2022. Germany (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held near 39% share of total imports. France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Poland, France, Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +38.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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