Currants and gooseberries market in CIS, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the currants and gooseberries market in CIS expanded consistently, with production rising from 473.1 thousand tons to 627.2 thousand tons. This growth was primarily fueled by state agricultural support programs that encouraged the development of the berry sector, along with an increase in the cultivated area for berry crops. The entry of new players and the expansion of production capacities in the organized sector further contributed to the output rise.

The market continued to grow despite the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as government procurement under regulations 44-FZ and 223-FZ sustained demand for domestic produce. Investments in updating the technological base of berry farms and rising consumer demand for fresh berries, including currants and gooseberries, supported annual production increases. Additionally, the development of new segments such as organic and exotic berries, along with frozen berries, added momentum to the market.

By 2023, the market reached 627.7 thousand tons, driven by quality improvements, assortment expansion, and investments in greenhouse and open-field cultivation for year-round production. While 2024 saw a stabilization of output with a slight decrease compared to the previous year, ongoing state support and procurement continued to influence the market dynamics.

Production currants and gooseberries in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of currants and gooseberries, 2017-2020

World map of production of currants and gooseberries, 2017-2020

CIS production of currants and gooseberries has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 518.3 thousand tons, marking a 4.5% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 35.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of currants and gooseberries production in CIS declined. In 2020, output was valued at 2 164 million US dollars, a significant drop of 14.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 10.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 539 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 26.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports currants and gooseberries from CIS

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.9-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, CIS exports of currants and gooseberries totaled 169 tons, an 86.4% increase from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine was the top destination for CIS exports in kind, accounting for 1.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, CIS exports of currants and gooseberries in value terms reached 706 thousand US dollars, a 52.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 52.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 26.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Ukraine held the largest share in the value of CIS currants and gooseberries exports, representing 0.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020

Imports currants and gooseberries to CIS

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest in 2019, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, CIS imports of currants and gooseberries totaled 454 tons, an 18.0% increase from 2019. The minimum volume was 385 tons in 2019, while the maximum was 1 255 tons in 2018. The largest decline was in 2019 at 69.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 25.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Poland (11.8% of imports), Ukraine (5.4%), and Lebanon (3.3%) together accounted for just 20.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

CIS imports of currants and gooseberries in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 548 thousand US dollars, an 8.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 18.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 038 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 16.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 56.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, CIS imports of currants and gooseberries in value terms came from a diverse set of markets. Chile (15.0% of imports), Poland (11.9%), and the Netherlands (11.4%) together accounted for only 38.4% of total imports, with many smaller destinations making up the remaining 61.6%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020