Russian Federation: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian strawberry market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible reduction. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, strawberry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Russia reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 8%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average strawberry 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 strawberries production in Russia declined slightly to X ha, dropping by -4% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of strawberries, when their volume decreased by -74% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 838%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 390% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +309.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest markets for strawberry exported from Russia worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Belarus, with a CAGR of +329.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 229% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Belarus (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, strawberry imports into Russia declined dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -21.5% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Russia, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to +40.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+60.7% per year) and Turkey (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Russia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at +35.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-6.4% per year) and Belarus (+47.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($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 (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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