Luxembourg: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Luxembourg strawberry market, when its value decreased by -12.1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, strawberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 177%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in Luxembourg amounted to X ton per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield faced a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The strawberry harvested area in Luxembourg stood at X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported from Luxembourg; remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 50%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Luxembourg, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+15.4% per year) and Germany (+3.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Luxembourg, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+14.8% per year) and Germany (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -15.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

Strawberry imports into Luxembourg stood at X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Luxembourg, together comprising 88% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Luxembourg, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+4.0% per year) and France (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -15.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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