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

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

The Irish market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 998% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Ireland dropped rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by -57.6% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 217%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted rapidly 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.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Ireland skyrocketed to X ha in 2022, growing by 215% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Ireland stood at X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Ireland, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-27.0% per year).

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-27.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after seven years of growth. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Ireland, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +31.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+69.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Ireland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +29.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-1.1% per year) and Peru (+79.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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