Serbia: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Serbia

The Serbian berry market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market 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. Berry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Berry Production in Serbia

In value terms, berry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Berry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of berries in Serbia rose rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average berry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of berries were harvested in Serbia; flattening at the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, berry harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports from Serbia

For the third year in a row, Serbia recorded decline in overseas shipments of berries, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Serbia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Serbia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Montenegro (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Serbia

In 2022, imports of berries into Serbia surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, berry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Serbia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Albania (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Greece totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Albania (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Serbia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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