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

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

The Ghanian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries expanded slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Ghana stood at less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Ghana was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Ghana

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -88.5% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 838%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 827% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Ghana, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Ghana, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, surging by 867% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Cote d'Ivoire amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (-3.4%).

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were imported into Ghana; shrinking by -35.8% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 82%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 148%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to Ghana, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), fourfold. Luxembourg (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at -7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+20.6% per year) and Luxembourg (+36.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Ghana, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+33.8% per year) and South Africa (+17.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, rising by 59% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 88%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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