Portugal: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese blueberry and cranberry market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Portugal

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 92% against the previous year. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Portugal declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.1% compared with the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 6.9%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell slightly 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 blueberry and cranberry harvested area in Portugal reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by -1.9% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were exported from Portugal; jumping by 30% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 131%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Portugal, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +52.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+116.6% per year) and France (+24.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Portugal, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +53.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+100.8% per year) and France (+19.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -16.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, imports of blueberries and cranberries into Portugal skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 66% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 99%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 80%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Portugal, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+44.8% per year) and South Africa (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +32.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -16.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 137% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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