Global Berry Market
Market Overview
For the fifth consecutive year, the global berry market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by
% to $
in
. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2012 to
; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of
% y-o-y. Global consumption peaked in
and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, berry production rose modestly to $
in
estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2012 to
; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by
% year-to-year. Global production peaked in
and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
The countries with the highest volumes of berry production in
were China (
tonnes), United States (
tonnes) and Turkey (
tonnes), with a combined
% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Mexico, Poland, Egypt, Spain, Chile, Ukraine, Canada, Iran and Germany, which together accounted for a further
%.
From 2012 to
, the biggest increases were in Egypt, while berry production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The global average berry yield amounted to
tonnes per ha in
, leveling off at 2019 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2012 to
; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of
% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average berry yield reached the peak level in
and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In
, approx.
ha of berries were harvested worldwide; remaining relatively unchanged against 2019. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2012 to
; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by
% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to berry production attained the peak figure in
and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.







In value terms, berry production rose modestly to $






The countries with the highest volumes of berry production in






From 2012 to

The global average berry yield amounted to






In






Consumption
In
, consumption of berries decreased by
% to
tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2012 to
; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the consumption volume increased by
% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at
tonnes in 2019, and then declined in the following year.
The global berry market revenue reached $
in
, rising by
% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2012 to
; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by
% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in
and is expected to retain growth in years to come.







The global berry market revenue reached $







Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of berry consumption in
were China (
tonnes), United States (
tonnes) and Russia (
tonnes), with a combined
% share of global consumption. Turkey, Poland, Germany, Egypt, Canada, Mexico, Ukraine, Iran, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further
%.
From 2012 to
, the biggest increases were in Egypt, while berry consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest berry markets worldwide were United States ($
), China ($
) and Turkey ($
), with a combined
% share of the global market. Russia, Germany, Mexico, the UK, Egypt, Canada, Italy, Poland, Ukraine and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further
%.
Among the main consuming countries, Mexico recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while berry market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of berry per capita consumption in
were Poland (
kg per person), Turkey (
kg per person) and Canada (
kg per person).
From 2012 to
, the most notable rate of growth in terms of berry per capita consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Egypt, while berry per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.






From 2012 to

In value terms, the largest berry markets worldwide were United States ($





Among the main consuming countries, Mexico recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while berry market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of berry per capita consumption in




From 2012 to

Consumption By Type
Strawberries (
tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, comprising approx.
% of total volume. Moreover, strawberries exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, cherries (
tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by blueberries and cranberries (
tonnes), with a
% share.
From 2012 to
, the average annual growth rate of the volume of consumption of strawberries stood at +
%. For the other products, the average annual rates were as follows: cherries (+
% per year) and blueberries and cranberries (+
% per year).
In value terms, strawberries ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by cherries ($
). It was followed by blueberries and cranberries.
For strawberries, market expanded at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2012-
. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: cherries (+
% per year) and blueberries and cranberries (+
% per year).





From 2012 to




In value terms, strawberries ($


For strawberries, market expanded at an average annual rate of +




Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for berry worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from
to
, which is projected to bring the market volume to
tonnes by the end of
.





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