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

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

The Serbian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries expanded notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Serbia reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Serbia expanded markedly to X ha in 2022, growing by 7.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area decreased by -6.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Serbia

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Serbia fell to X tons, shrinking by -13.7% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Serbia, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +105.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Serbia worldwide, together accounting for 65% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +98.5%, recorded 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 export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Serbia

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries imported into Serbia soared to X tons, growing by 341% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,050%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 517%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Serbia, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +52.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+142.4% per year) and Spain (+150.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Peru ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Serbia, together comprising 72% of total imports. Romania, Chile, Moldova and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +668.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -44.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 209%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform