Currants and gooseberries market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for currants and gooseberries in Germany experienced considerable movement. Starting at 20 405 tonnes in 2018, it dropped sharply to 15 446 tonnes in 2019 before recovering to 18 576 tonnes in 2020. The subsequent years saw minor fluctuations, with the market reaching 17 663 tonnes in 2023.

Moving into 2024, the market was influenced by a shift towards organic production and changing consumer habits. The area dedicated to organic bush berries, including currants and gooseberries, grew at an average rate of 5% per year, with black currants being a key variety. Demand for organic bush berries increased by 10% in 2024, driven by consumer preference for their health-promoting properties.

Production currants and gooseberries in Germany

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From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked fourth globally in the production of currants and gooseberries.

Top producers of currants and gooseberries, 2017-2020

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

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Between 2017 and 2019, production fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 9.2 times. In 2019, Germany produced 10 770 tonnes of currants and gooseberries, the lowest value in this period. By 2020, production rose to 11 970 tonnes, marking a solid increase of 11.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with an 83.7% drop.

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Exports currants and gooseberries from Germany

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Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2018, exports hit a maximum of 685 tonnes. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 106.8%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 37.2% drop. By 2020, exported volumes from Germany stood at 376 tonnes, corresponding to a robust contraction of 12.6% compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria were the largest destinations for Germany's exports of currants and gooseberries in kind. Italy accounted for 39.0% of exports, the Netherlands for 33.2%, and Austria for 13.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 85.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Export values in money terms varied 3.6 times between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2018, exports reached a maximum of 3 028 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase recorded at 264.3%. By 2020, exports in Germany amounted to 963 thousand US dollars, which is 48.6% lower than the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Austria, and Italy were the principal buyers of currants and gooseberries from Germany in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 50.6% of exports, Austria for 20.7%, and Italy for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 82.8% of total exports in value.

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

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

Imports currants and gooseberries to Germany

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Germany's imports of currants and gooseberries increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports hit a minimum of 5 000 tonnes, with the largest decline recorded at 16.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. In 2020, import volume amounted to 6 982 tonnes, up by 36.7% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the dominant source for Germany's imports of currants and gooseberries in kind, absorbing 72.2% of total imports. The remaining imports were spread across a wide range of smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's imports of currants and gooseberries in money terms increased for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports registered a minimum of 7 888 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline at 13.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. In 2020, imports reached 9 822 thousand US dollars, which is 23.4% more compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Chile were the main sources for Germany's imports of currants and gooseberries in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 43.2% of imports, Poland for 33.3%, and Chile for 5.5%. Together, these three countries absorbed 82.0% of total imports in value.

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

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