Raspberry and Blackberry Market

The global raspberry and blackberry market is anticipated to experience growth in both consumption and value over the next decade, with a projected increase in market volume and value. Key countries such as the United States, Russia, and Serbia are driving this growth, with significant increases in consumption and market value. Import and export trends also point towards steady growth in the market, with countries like Mexico, Spain, and Morocco showing notable increases in both production and export value. Overall, the market is projected to see continued expansion and demand for raspberries and blackberries worldwide.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for raspberries and blackberries worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.5M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $10.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Raspberries and Blackberries

In 2022, global raspberry and blackberry consumption rose significantly to 1.2M tons, with an increase of 8.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +67.7% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

The global raspberry and blackberry market size rose modestly to $6.5B in 2022, growing by 2.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +100.4% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (335K tons), Russia (215K tons) and Serbia (114K tons), with a combined 56% share of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($2B), Russia ($1.2B) and Canada ($406M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 56% of the global market. Poland, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Serbia, France, Spain and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +13.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of raspberry and blackberry per capita consumption was registered in Serbia (17 kg per person), followed by Poland (2.6 kg per person), Russia (1.5 kg per person) and Canada (1.4 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of raspberry and blackberry was estimated at 0.2 kg per person.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the raspberry and blackberry per capita consumption in Serbia amounted to +5.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (-1.0% per year) and Russia (+4.7% per year).

Production

World Production of Raspberries and Blackberries

In 2022, global production of raspberries and blackberries expanded modestly to 981K tons, surging by 2.3% compared with the previous year's figure. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. The general positive trend in terms output was largely conditioned by a temperate expansion of the harvested area and a noticeable increase in yield figures.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production shrank to $5.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $6.2B. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (212K tons), Mexico (174K tons) and Serbia (116K tons), with a combined 51% share of global production. Poland, the United States, Morocco, Spain, Ukraine and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +21.0%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yield

The global average raspberry and blackberry yield expanded slightly to 8.4 tons per ha in 2022, growing by 1.6% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average raspberry and blackberry yield attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Harvested Area

In 2022, the global harvested area of raspberries and blackberries totaled 116K ha, flattening at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at 128K ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Imports

World Imports of Raspberries and Blackberries

In 2022, global imports of raspberries and blackberries skyrocketed to 605K tons, increasing by 25% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports rose to $4B in 2022. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

The United States prevails in imports structure, finishing at 308K tons, which was approx. 51% of total imports in 2022. Spain (49K tons) held an 8.1% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Canada (7.6%), Germany (7.5%), the Netherlands (5%), the UK (5%) and France (4.8%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to raspberry and blackberry imports into the United States stood at +14.0%. At the same time, Spain (+45.4%), the Netherlands (+13.1%), France (+12.6%), Germany (+10.4%), the UK (+8.0%) and Canada (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +45.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States and Spain increased by +8.8 and +7.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($1.9B) constitutes the largest market for imported raspberries and blackberries worldwide, comprising 47% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($373M), with a 9.3% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +16.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (+4.5% per year) and Germany (+15.9% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry import price amounted to $6,613 per ton, which is down by -16.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $7,916 per ton, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Canada ($8,056 per ton) and the Netherlands ($7,897 per ton), while Spain ($5,541 per ton) and the United States ($6,059 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Raspberries and Blackberries

Global raspberry and blackberry exports amounted to 392K tons in 2022, picking up by 13% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports reached $2.6B in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Mexico (110K tons), distantly followed by Spain (73K tons), Morocco (56K tons), the United States (50K tons), Portugal (31K tons) and the Netherlands (24K tons) represented the largest exporters of raspberries and blackberries, together constituting 88% of total exports. Poland (11K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($562M), Spain ($550M) and the United States ($403M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 59% share of global exports. Morocco, Portugal, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +42.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry export price amounted to $6,517 per ton, with a decrease of -10.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $7,896 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($8,366 per ton), while Poland ($4,551 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+14.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform