U.S.: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. blueberry and cranberry market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in the U.S.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production totaled $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in the United States totaled X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 7.3% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average blueberry and cranberry yield remained at a lower figure. 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 the United States dropped to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries exported from the United States shrank to X tons, declining by -14.1% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +69.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from the United States, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea (X tons), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-12.4% per year) and Japan (-18.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from the United States, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+0.6% per year) and Japan (-13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 South Korea (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were imported into the United States; growing by 11% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to the United States, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +146.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to the United States were Peru ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +138.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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