Sri Lanka: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a temperate expansion. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Sri Lanka

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Sri Lanka stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Sri Lanka amounted to less than X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Sri Lanka declined notably to X tons, falling by -69.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,057%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 425% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Sri Lanka, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Maldives (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +163.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+4.7% per year) and Bahrain (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Sri Lanka, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +84.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (-5.3% per year) and Bahrain (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, declining by -74.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Saudi Arabia (+55.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports into Sri Lanka dropped sharply to X kg, waning by -50% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 2,315% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,799%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Sri Lanka, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), threefold. Singapore (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (0.0% per year) and Singapore (-16.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Sri Lanka, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (0.0% per year) and Singapore (-26.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 82% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 155%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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