Germany: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Germany

The German strawberry market stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Germany

In value terms, strawberry production rose slightly 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Germany was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 strawberries were harvested in Germany; almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in overseas shipments of strawberries, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of strawberries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), fivefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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