Scandinavia: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2025

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Scandinavia raspberry and blackberry market, when its value decreased by -4.6% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Norway (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average raspberry and blackberry yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -3.8% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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 raspberry and blackberry harvested area in Scandinavia expanded to X ha, with an increase of 4.5% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry and blackberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of raspberries and blackberries exported in Scandinavia contracted markedly to X tons, reducing by -68.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 407% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 206%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 70% of total exports. Finland (X tons) held a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (4.8%).

Exports from Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of -28.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (+27.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +27.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Norway (-33.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by +25 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest raspberry and blackberry supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

In Sweden, raspberry and blackberry exports shrank by an average annual rate of -23.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (-34.2% per year) and Finland (-54.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 52%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($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 (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, imports of raspberries and blackberries in Scandinavia stood at X tons, increasing by 7.6% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +47.3% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 29%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) represented roughly 75% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), achieving a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +22.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest raspberry and blackberry importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +20.0%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 Finland (-2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform