Germany: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in the German blueberry and cranberry market, when its value decreased by -15.7% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Germany

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21%. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Germany shrank to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -13% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked 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 total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Germany reduced to X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, blueberry and cranberry harvested area increased by +81.2% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Germany, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+49.1% per year) and Finland (+37.1% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Germany, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+32.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+23.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Denmark (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were imported into Germany; increasing by 4.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Germany, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +155.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Germany were Spain ($X), Peru ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +144.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -16.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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