Eastern Europe: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European strawberry market stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market 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 level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Strawberry Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, strawberry production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Ukraine, Romania and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in Eastern Europe contracted slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry 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.

The strawberry harvested area stood at X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of strawberries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together committing X% of total exports. Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Belarus ($X) and Moldova ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported in Eastern Europe; which is down by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest strawberry importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Belarus, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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