EU: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU currant and gooseberry market increased by 4.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in the EU

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 71%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined 88% share of total production. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Hungary and Austria, which together accounted for a further 6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average currant and gooseberry yield fell to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -4.2% on the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of currants and gooseberries in the European Union reached X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 0.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the currant and gooseberry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports in the EU

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of currants and gooseberries increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the largest exporters of currants and gooseberries in 2021, accounting for near 37% and 26% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together constituting a 25% share of total exports. Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +1.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest currant and gooseberry supplier in the European Union, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.3% share.

In the Netherlands, currant and gooseberry exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-2.8% per year) and Belgium (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, currant and gooseberry export price decreased by -14.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 24%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of currants and gooseberries imported in the European Union rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) represented the main importer of currants and gooseberries, making up 34% of total imports. Italy (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by the Netherlands (10%), Belgium (7.2%) and France (6.8%). Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +55.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest currant and gooseberry importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Austria, Slovakia and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +61.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, currant and gooseberry import price decreased by -5.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 50%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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