Southern Asia: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian blueberry and cranberry market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 118% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of blueberry and cranberry production was Pakistan (X tons), comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry production in Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bangladesh (X tons), with an 8% share.

In Pakistan, blueberry and cranberry production increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+0.9% per year) and Bangladesh (+0.5% per year).

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, blueberry and cranberry exports in Southern Asia contracted to X tons, which is down by -4.9% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 830% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 705% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of blueberries and cranberries, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and India, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), constituting a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +40.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry supplying countries in Southern Asia were Afghanistan ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports. Pakistan and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, India, with a CAGR of +42.5%, 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 export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -19.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries imported in Southern Asia surged to X tons, rising by 140% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 432%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 235%. 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

India dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 97% of total imports in 2022. Maldives (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blueberries and cranberries imports, with a CAGR of +69.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Maldives (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by +83 percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blueberries and cranberries in Southern Asia, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Maldives ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled +74.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 104% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Maldives ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Maldives (+12.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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