The most important market for sales of blueberries and raspberries in Europe

The market for berries, especially blueberries and raspberries, is experiencing steady growth in Europe, with Germany being the primary market. Imports of these berries to Germany have reached record levels, with a significant increase from 2014. The future looks bright for blueberries due to their health benefits and durability, with global production increasing by 10% annually over the past decade. Raspberries also contribute to this growth, but there are signs of market saturation or resource limitations. Bulgarian fruit growers can apply for aid for winter spraying amidst a crisis in the industry.

The market for berries is growing every year. This provokes producers from different countries to want to take advantage of the growing demand. In Europe, the most important market at the moment is Germany. Blueberries and raspberries are available on the shelves of local stores all year round, reports Frucht Portal. Radostin Stoychev: Few people appreciate organic products and look for them Imports of berries to Germany are setting records year after year. In 2023, the country imported about 64,000 tons of blueberries and 35,000 tons of raspberries, which is seven or two times more than in 2014. At the beginning of the German season, the first blueberries are imported from the Mediterranean region. In the summer, deliveries start from Southeast Europe, and at the end of the season - from the southern hemisphere. Thanks to their health benefits, as well as good durability, the future for blueberries looks bright. In the last 10 years alone, global production of this berry has ...