Germany: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German berry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Berry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Germany

In value terms, berry production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Berry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of berries in Germany expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% on the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, the berry harvested area in Germany surged to X ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decline. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of berries, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, berry exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest berry suppliers to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Greece, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Serbia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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