Netherlands: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch blueberry and cranberry market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a significant increase. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in the Netherlands totaled X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average blueberry and cranberry 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, approx. X ha of blueberries and cranberries were harvested in the Netherlands; with an increase of 4.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, blueberry and cranberry harvested area decreased by -20.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the blueberry and cranberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after eight years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries, when their volume decreased by -6.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 55%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +24.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+21.1% per year) and Poland (+70.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from the Netherlands, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +20.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+61.7% per year) and Belgium (+14.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Czech Republic (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries imported into the Netherlands expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 8.2% on the year before. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 64%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to the Netherlands, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru amounted to +130.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+14.6% per year) and Spain (+25.3% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberries and cranberries to the Netherlands, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru stood at +116.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+22.3% per year) and Chile (+11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -15.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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