Currants and gooseberries market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market for currants and gooseberries in Eastern Europe began the period at 672 thousand tons in 2018, dipping slightly the following year. A significant rebound occurred in 2020, with the market volume rising to 694 thousand tons. This recovery was primarily fueled by shifting consumer habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for fresh and frozen berries as a source of vitamins, coupled with logistical constraints and sanctions that encouraged a greater focus on domestic production.

Growth accelerated in 2021 and 2022, pushing the market to 774 thousand tons by the end of 2022. This expansion was underpinned by concrete investments in the sector, including the enlargement of cultivation areas, improvements in agricultural technology, and the entry of new players who launched large-scale production facilities. These developments, supported by ongoing state procurement programs, solidified the market's upward trajectory.

By 2023, the market stabilized at 778 thousand tons. At this stage, the continued influence of sanctions and import restrictions further reduced foreign supply, increasing the share of domestically produced berries in the market. Concurrently, consumer preferences evolved towards locally sourced and organic products, which helped maintain steady demand.

Production currants and gooseberries in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of currants and gooseberries, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) produced 695.6 thousand tonnes of currants and gooseberries, representing a gradual year-over-year increase of 6.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 21.8%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports currants and gooseberries from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of currants and gooseberries from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 2 833 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 9.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 41.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 16.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for currants and gooseberries exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were Germany, accounting for 47.6% of exports in kind, Austria with 10.2%, and Belgium at 4.5%. Together, these three countries represented 62.2% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, currants and gooseberries exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) increased in 2020. Exports reached 3 573 thousand US dollars, showing an abrupt rise of 48.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 408 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 32.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany led in exports in value terms, accounting for 48.5% of the total, followed by Austria at 8.4% and Italy at 4.8%. These three countries jointly accounted for 61.7% of total export flows from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia).

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports currants and gooseberries to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in import volumes during the period. Imports reached their minimum in 2019 at 544 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 1 051 tonnes, representing a 1.9-fold difference. In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) imported 902 tonnes of currants and gooseberries, showing a sharp increase of 65.8% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 82.8%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 48.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position. The Netherlands accounted for 5.2% of imports, Lebanon for 2.6%, and Greece for 1.8%, together making up just 9.7% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Currants and gooseberries imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 5 422 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest uptick of 3.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 120.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands played the leading role in imports in value terms, accounting for 43.1% of the total, followed by Chile at 6.1% and Lebanon at 3.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 52.9% of total import flows to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia).

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020