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

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

In 2022, the Norwegian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -2.7% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 90%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Norway was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 3.6% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 19%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Norway; stabilizing at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 75% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 295% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 248% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Norway, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to -22.9%.

In value terms, the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Norway were Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of -19.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -62.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 95%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Norway

Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports into Norway expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, growing by 8.4% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to Norway, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Morocco stood at +27.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+70.5% per year) and Portugal (+3.8% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Norway, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Morocco amounted to +22.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-0.6% per year) and Peru (+56.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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