Germany: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Germany

After two years of decline, the German currant and gooseberry market increased by 16% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -18.5% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Germany

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 84%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of currants and gooseberries in Germany shrank to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 4.5% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average currant and gooseberry yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The currant and gooseberry harvested area in Germany amounted to X ha in 2021, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 2.1%. The currant and gooseberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of currants and gooseberries increased by 20% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 107%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 265%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of currant and gooseberry exports from Germany, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +102.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for currant and gooseberry exported from Germany were Austria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 67% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Slovakia, Denmark, France, Switzerland and Poland, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +119.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average currant and gooseberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 77%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, imports of currants and gooseberries into Germany fell sharply to X tons, waning by -27.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest currant and gooseberry supplier to Germany, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.2% per year) and Denmark (-22.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest currant and gooseberry suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Austria, which together accounted for a further 9.7%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +27.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average currant and gooseberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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