Sri Lanka: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Sri Lanka

In 2022, the Sri Lankan blueberry and cranberry market increased by 7.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt descent. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Sri Lanka stood at less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The blueberry and cranberry harvested area in Sri Lanka stood at less than X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, blueberry and cranberry exports from Sri Lanka expanded slightly to X tons, with an increase of 2.9% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,721%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,249%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Sri Lanka, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), twofold. Austria (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (0.0% per year) and Austria (+85.4% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Sri Lanka worldwide, together comprising 96% of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +129.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -15.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Austria (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries increased by 610% to X kg, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 143%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Sri Lanka, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberries and cranberries to Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -95.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +7.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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