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

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

The Italian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries shrank slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Italy dropped notably to X tons per ha, waning by -25.7% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by 78%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries production in Italy skyrocketed to X ha, increasing by 21% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the peak figure 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 Italy

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, when their volume decreased by -0.8% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +36.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Italy, together comprising 46% of total exports. Germany, Lithuania, Ireland, France, Romania, Slovenia, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Croatia and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +69.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Italy were Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 51% of total exports. Germany, Slovenia, Lithuania, Ireland, Romania, Croatia, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, France and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +71.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -16.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Czech Republic (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Italy, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+28.6% per year) and Germany (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Italy, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +14.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+24.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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