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Strawberries market in Malta

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Maltese strawberry market volume grew to 1 652 t in 2019, then contracted over the following three years, falling to 1 261 t by 2022. A recovery began in 2023, with the market rising to 1 391 t.

The market's rebound and stabilization in later years was supported by evolving consumer behavior, including a growing preference for fresh and locally sourced produce.

This demand was further reinforced by the annual Festa Frawli (Strawberry Festival), which promotes local strawberry consumption and engages consumers directly with producers.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malta
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malta in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production strawberries in Malta

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of strawberries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of strawberries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Malta's strawberry production saw a decline after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 1,570 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 1,530 tonnes, representing a 2.5% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 63.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.9%. The most significant year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, when production jumped by 57.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.4%	6.8%	(2.5%)	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports strawberries from Malta

Market analysis indicates that Malta did not export any strawberries between 2017 and 2020.

Imports strawberries to Malta

Imports in kind, kg

After two years of growth, Malta's strawberry imports declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 82,318 kilograms, but in 2020 they dropped sharply to 53,795 kilograms, marking a 34.6% year-over-year decrease. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018, when imports grew by 32.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.9%	2.2%	(34.6%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and the Netherlands together accounted for 95.4% of Malta's strawberry imports by volume. The remaining 4.6% was distributed among various other countries, each contributing smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Malta's strawberry imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest value at 370.4 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 they had fallen to 256.6 thousand US dollars, representing a 24.6% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.9%. The most notable increase occurred in 2018, when import value rose by 40.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.3%	(8.1%)	(24.6%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy and the Netherlands were the dominant sources for Malta's strawberry imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 96.0% of total imports. Other trading partners contributed much smaller individual shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io