United Kingdom: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in the UK

The UK market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries fell sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -19.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in the UK

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +8.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in the UK declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -2.5% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries production in the UK stood at X ha, growing by 4.5% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 34%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from the UK

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from the UK declined to X tons, dropping by -7.1% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from the UK, together accounting for 80% of total exports. Germany, Spain, Italy and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +144.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 74% of total exports. Germany, Japan, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +157.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Spain (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into the UK

Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports into the UK fell notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -18.7% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to the UK, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +99.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to the UK, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +84.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, declining by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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