Switzerland: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

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

After two years of growth, the Swiss market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -7.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 543%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Switzerland dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 yield increased by +62.4% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year. 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, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Switzerland; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were exported from Switzerland; declining by -71.2% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 273%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 159%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg), France (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of -5.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 84% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of -9.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 116% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by 4.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Switzerland, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +16.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+101.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Switzerland, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+89.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, declining by -11.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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