Finland: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Finland

The Finnish currant and gooseberry market stood at $X in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -8.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Finland

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% 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 -8.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry yield in Finland soared to X tons per ha, picking up by 37% on 2020 figures. In general, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 yield decreased by -27.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 70%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average currant and gooseberry yield remained 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 2021, approx. X ha of currants and gooseberries were harvested in Finland; waning by -14.4% against 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2020, exports of currants and gooseberries from Finland contracted notably to X kg, dropping by -53.9% compared with 2019 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports dropped markedly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X kg) was the main destination for currant and gooseberry exports from Finland, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea was relatively modest.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for currant and gooseberry exports from Finland, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average currant and gooseberry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2020, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+16.6%).

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, overseas purchases of currants and gooseberries increased by 363% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to Finland, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Estonia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to +89.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (+46.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to Finland, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden stood at +88.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.0% per year) and Estonia (+32.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -39.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 66%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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