Germany: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

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

In 2022, the German market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -14.4% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +4.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Germany dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -12.2% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Germany contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area increased by +86.1% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 15%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were exported from Germany; increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Germany, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +18.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+19.1% per year) and Italy (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Germany, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+15.9% per year) and Italy (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, falling by -14.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 8.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 France (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Germany

For the eleventh consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by 0.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Germany, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +148.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Germany were Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and Peru ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +139.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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