Eastern Europe: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European fruit and berry market contracted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, fruit and berry production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in Eastern Europe fell slightly to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry yield remained 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 fruits and berries production in Eastern Europe stood at X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were exported in Eastern Europe; waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the key exporter of fruits and berries, committing X% of total exports. Moldova (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Poland decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Latvia (X%), Moldova (X%), Ukraine (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hungary (X%), Belarus (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Russia (X%) and Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Moldova, Bulgaria and Latvia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest fruit and berry supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Moldova (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries imported in Eastern Europe fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Romania (X%), Ukraine (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of fruits and berries. At the same time, Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Poland (X%) and Slovakia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits and berries in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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