Scandinavia: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia blueberry and cranberry market declined to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption posted a mild increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 946%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sweden (X tons) remains the largest blueberry and cranberry producing country in Scandinavia, comprising approx. 96% of total volume. It was followed by Finland (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Sweden stood at -5.8%.

The average blueberry and cranberry yield soared to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 1,486% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Scandinavia amounted to X ha, growing by 6.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries exported in Scandinavia soared to X tons, rising by 111% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 153%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 90%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), committing an 8.1% share of total exports.

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of blueberries and cranberries. Finland (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (+8.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Finland saw its share reduced by -7.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In Sweden, blueberry and cranberry exports contracted by an average annual rate of -5.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -27.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 34%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-0.7%).

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

After six years of growth, supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -0.6% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +40.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 67%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 70%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the major importers of blueberries and cranberries in Scandinavia, together comprising 87% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), constituting a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +18.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -14.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($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 (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform