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

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

The French market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in France was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 1.9% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 France dropped to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.2%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were exported from France; increasing by 45% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from France, with a combined 59% share of total exports. Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +44.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Ireland ($X), together accounting for 63% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +40.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into France

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports into France amounted to X tons, with an increase of 7.2% against 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to France, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+15.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+21.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to France, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+26.5% per year) and Morocco (+12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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