Scandinavia: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

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

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Scandinavia market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, when its value decreased by -25.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 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 biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of -0.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield fell to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -6.5% on the previous year. In general, the yield saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, approx. X ha of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Scandinavia; picking up by 4.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports in Scandinavia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 110% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 153%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), generating an 8.1% share of total exports.

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries. Finland (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (+8.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Finland saw its share reduced by -7.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In Sweden, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports declined by an average annual rate of -5.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -28.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 stood at $X per ton.

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

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 1.8% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% 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 +48.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 52%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) represented the main importers of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in 2022, finishing at near 42% and 39% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), generating a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +21.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +19.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 8.2%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Sweden (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform