Finland: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Finland

The Finnish market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries shrank notably to $X in 2022, waning by -23.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Finland

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Finland shrank sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -17.5% on the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 66%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Finland expanded sharply to X ha in 2022, increasing by 11% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 13%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Finland

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Finland soared to X tons, jumping by 168% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 18,427%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6,812% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Finland, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Norway (X tons), with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden amounted to -7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+38.0% per year) and Norway (+105.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Finland, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to -10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+39.4% per year) and Norway (+100.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 193%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Germany (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Finland

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -13.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 313%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to Finland, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +31.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+29.6% per year) and Poland (+72.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Finland, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +23.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+26.3% per year) and Poland (+76.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 90%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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