Serbia: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2025

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in Serbia

The Serbian raspberry and blackberry market rose significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in Serbia

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 56%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry yield in Serbia declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average raspberry and blackberry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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, approx. X ha of raspberries and blackberries were harvested in Serbia; picking up by 7.7% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry and blackberry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports from Serbia

In 2022, raspberry and blackberry exports from Serbia shrank dramatically to X tons, waning by -54.6% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 165%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 231% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry and blackberry exports from Serbia, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria stood at +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+19.6% per year) and Germany (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries and blackberries exports from Serbia, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +17.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+30.9% per year) and Russia (+24.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average raspberry and blackberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 65% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Poland (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports into Serbia

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of raspberries and blackberries increased by 927% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 6,737% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 1,446% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry and blackberry to Serbia, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Moldova (X tons), sevenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (0.0% per year) and Spain (+116.2% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries and blackberries to Serbia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+102.5% per year) and Moldova (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -70.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 1,033%. Over the period under review, average 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.

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 Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform