The top exporting countries according to Tridge intelligence, a company that provides intelligence market research about agriculture from global markets, Spain, the United States, and Russia are the top exporters from 2020 according to Tridge. Prices have fluctuated over the past few years and many countries have fluctuating demands for raspberries and other berry fruits
Average Price Of Raspberry Per Year In 2021
The average price of raspberry per year according to Fresh Fruits Portal, in 2021 the average cost of raspberry was set to be $10.29 per kilogram.
Why are raspberries expensive?
The importing costs of raspberries can be expensive depending on the country importing the fruit. Raspberries are harvested by people rather than machines so the labor costs for harvesting this fruit contribute to the high import fees.
Raspberries are not grown all year. Raspberries are seasonal fruits so there is only a short period of the year when they can be grown and harvested. Greenhouses are required to grow them during their off-seasons, greenhouses at a large scale are highly expensive contributing to the cost of raspberries to make up for the amount of money spent on the greenhouses, farmers, and harvesters.
Who produces the majority of the raspberries exported to the world?
The answer is Russia is leading the way with 20% of the global production and exportation of raspberries. According to 2020 statistics from many websites. The major contributors are the following;
Russia produces 822 493 tons per year
Mexico with 128 848 tons per year
Serbia with 120 058 tons per year
The United States 102 510 tons per year
Mexico, Russia, and Serbia combine to produce fifty percent of the raspberries exported.
Which countries import raspberries?
The United States of America
Canada
Germany
The Netherlands
Spain
The U.S. increased by 7% at a value of +-$3.4 billion measured in 2020. From 2019 the global importing fees for raspberries rose by 10% in 2020, the U.S. leads the way in 2020 with the largest importation of raspberries compared to other countries globally, they make up 45% of the market importing raspberries. The second country is Canada contributing a total amount of $322 million at 9.5% of the global imports regarding raspberries. The third-largest contributor is Germany, which makes up 9.1% of the global import of raspberries, all of which have been determined using 2020 statistics.
Countries that have increased or decreased their demand for raspberries:
According to the farming portal Belgium has increased its demand for raspberries during April of 2021. Germany has an adequate demand for raspberries due to the high sales price. Italy has a high demand for fruit as well. Spain has experienced a decreased demand for fruit by 25% according to 2021. Poland produces a large sum of raspberries to be exported, however, in 2021 they have experienced a decrease in exportation due to the cost of labor, materials needed to farm raspberries during their off-season, and the increase in competition to export the fruit has grown significantly over the years.
What was the import price of raspberries?
In 2020 the price of raspberries was at $7.27 per ton which was less than the previous year, between the major importing countries, the price of importing fees has changed and is inconsistent.
Why are raspberries in high demand?
The main reason for their high shelf life.The taste is highly favored. Raspberries are a good exportable product with minimal damage potential during the export. Raspberries have a high nutritional value, particularly in vitamin C which is a great source of strengthening the immune system, reduction in inflammation, and protecting cells from damage. Raspberries are a great source of fiber which helps significantly in regulating one’s digestive tract and are high in potassium. Other vitamins found in raspberries are Vitamin A, copper, iron, and magnesium. In terms of cooking they are found in many dessert treats made around the world, raspberries are in high demand for the flavor they add to the dishes. In savory dishes, it can be used as a garnish or in sauces to add a unique flavor. It is a primary fruit in smoothies and other healthy breakfast meals. Raspberries have a longer storage time than most fruits.
Raspberries are in high demand in many western countries globally, the fruit is highly desired for all its medical benefits. There are many uses for the fruit as well for cooking savory and sweet meals. Raspberries take so much money to produce contributing to the demand for them.
