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

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

In 2022, the Greek market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 3.5% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a slight increase. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Greece reduced markedly to X tons per ha, waning by -46.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 345% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced notably in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Greece soared to X ha, jumping by 24% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a deep slump. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 239%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Greece, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus amounted to +44.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-9.0% per year) and Romania (+18.5% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Greece, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Albania, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cyprus totaled +52.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+1.0% per year) and Albania (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Albania (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were imported into Greece; growing by 76% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Greece, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +19.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+43.7% per year) and Italy (+21.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Greece, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+41.3% per year) and Italy (+12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -28.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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