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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Cranberry
Analyze 24,332 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Cranberry.
Fresh Cranberry Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Cranberry: United Arab Emirates (+167.8%), Turkiye (-96.3%), South Africa (-36.5%).
Fresh Cranberry Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Cranberry country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Cranberry transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (13.92 USD / kg), Colombia (10.45 USD / kg), Mexico (6.94 USD / kg), Peru (6.89 USD / kg), United States (3.17 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
556 exporters and 410 importers are mapped for Fresh Cranberry.
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Fresh Cranberry Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
556 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Cranberry. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Cranberry Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Uruguay)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 8
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingLogistics
Fresh Cranberry Global Exporter Coverage
556 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Cranberry (HS Code 081040) in 2024
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Fresh Cranberry Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Cranberry Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
410 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Cranberry demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Cranberry Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Cranberry.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Cranberry (HS Code 081040) in 2024
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Freedom from damage (e.g., bruising, freezing, disease, insects, foreign material)
Cleanliness
Planting to HarvestApproximately 3 years to produce a marketable crop after establishing a new planting (varies by site and management).
Market
Fresh cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are a seasonal fresh berry trade item with production heavily concentrated in North America and a smaller counter-seasonal supply base in Chile. The United States is the dominant producer (about two-thirds of global output in FAO 2018–22 data cited by USDA ERS), with Canada as the other major producing country. Harvest is once per year in early autumn in North America, and fresh-market availability and demand typically peak ahead of year-end holidays, while a large share of total cranberry volumes are routed into processed products that trade year-round. Global market dynamics for the fresh segment are shaped by weather- and water-dependent bog production systems, short harvest windows, and channel allocation between fresh and processing uses.
Major Producing Countries
United StatesDominant global producer; USDA ERS cites FAO 2018–22 data indicating the U.S. produces about two-thirds of the world’s cranberries.
CanadaMajor producer with production concentrated in Quebec and British Columbia (Statistics Canada highlights Quebec as the largest share of national cranberry sales in 2024).
ChileNotable Southern Hemisphere producing origin supporting counter-seasonal supply; Ocean Spray describes harvest in Chile as March–May.
Major Exporting Countries
United StatesKey exporter of cranberries and cranberry products; USDA ERS reports most U.S. export value is in processed forms, with fresh trade described as highly seasonal.
CanadaMajor trade partner and supplier for the U.S. market; USDA ERS notes nearly all U.S. cranberry imports enter from Canada.
ChileCounter-seasonal supply base used by industry (e.g., Ocean Spray reports a Chile harvest window of March–May).
Major Importing Countries
CanadaMajor destination for U.S. cranberry exports (primarily processed products per USDA ERS).
MexicoNamed by USDA ERS as a major destination for U.S. cranberry exports (primarily processed products).
ChinaNamed by USDA ERS as a major destination for U.S. cranberry exports (primarily processed products).
NetherlandsNamed by USDA ERS as a major destination for U.S. cranberry exports (primarily processed products).
United StatesImports cranberries and cranberry products largely from Canada; USDA ERS notes fresh cranberry trade is highly seasonal with autumn spikes.
Supply Calendar
North America (United States and Canada):Sep, Oct, NovMain harvest occurs once per year from mid-September through early November (industry association sources), and USDA ERS notes fresh cranberries are widely available from October to December in the U.S.
Chile:Mar, Apr, MayOcean Spray describes Chile’s harvest window as March through May (counter-seasonal to North America).
Specification
Major VarietiesStevens, Pilgrim, Ben Lear, Mullica Queen, Crimson Queen, Scarlet Knight, Early Black, Howes
Physical Attributes
Internal air pockets enable berries to float during wet harvest operations (bog flooding).
Firmness is a key quality attribute for fresh market cranberries (soft berries are considered defects in grade standards).
Color uniformity and maturity (well-colored berries) are emphasized in grading and selection.
Compositional Metrics
Anthocyanin (red pigment) development is a key commercial quality trait referenced in varietal breeding descriptions and selection.
Grades
U.S. No. 1 (fresh cranberries) — USDA AMS grade standard emphasizing cleanliness, maturity, firmness, minimum size, color uniformity, and freedom from damage/decay.
U.S. No. 1 (fresh cranberries for processing) — USDA AMS processing grade standard with quality and defect tolerances tailored to processing use.
Packaging
Retail fresh cranberries are commonly sold in small consumer bags (e.g., 12 oz packs are marketed by major industry brands).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Harvest (dry harvest for fresh market; wet harvest via flooded bogs for processing streams) -> receiving/cleaning -> grading/screening -> refrigerated holding -> packing -> domestic distribution and export
Processing diversion for large-volume channels (e.g., juice, sauce, sweetened dried cranberries) helps absorb crop volumes outside the seasonal fresh window
Demand Drivers
Seasonal culinary demand ahead of year-end holidays in major consumption markets (fresh availability typically peaks in Oct–Dec in the U.S.).
Processing-driven year-round demand for cranberry products (with processed forms dominating export value in U.S. trade statistics).
Ability to freeze fresh cranberries supports off-season consumer use and inventory management.
Temperature
Refrigerated storage and keeping fruit dry are emphasized for maintaining fresh quality; guidance commonly recommends keeping fresh cranberries in their original bag or a tightly sealed bag until use.
Shelf Life
Compared with many fresh berries, cranberries are generally handled as a relatively robust berry with storage and freezing used to extend availability beyond the harvest season.
Risks
Climate HighGlobal cranberry supply is highly concentrated in a small number of North American regions (with the U.S. producing about two-thirds of world output in FAO 2018–22 data cited by USDA ERS), and harvest is confined to a short seasonal window. Weather and water stress (e.g., dry growing conditions, cold snaps, and temperature fluctuations) can quickly impact yields and quality, tightening fresh availability and increasing reliance on processing diversion and inventories.Diversify sourcing across North America and counter-seasonal Chile where feasible; use contracted programs and inventory buffers (including frozen) to reduce exposure to seasonal supply shocks; monitor regional drought and temperature-risk indicators during key crop stages.
Pest And Disease MediumCranberry bog systems face recurring insect and disease pressures (including pests such as fireworms and fruitworm noted in grower guidance), which can reduce fresh-grade packout and raise compliance complexity for markets with strict defect tolerances.Maintain integrated pest management programs with monitoring and targeted interventions; align sanitation and harvest timing to reduce defect carryover into fresh lots; verify buyer specifications and inspection protocols early in the season.
Market Seasonality MediumFresh cranberry trade is highly seasonal with autumn spikes, and the industry structure routes a large share of volume into processed products (wet-harvested berries are predominantly used for processing). This creates price and allocation risk for the fresh segment when harvest timing, quality, or demand deviates from expectations.Plan flexible channel allocation between fresh and processing early in the season; use promotional planning around peak months; leverage freezing and staggered distribution to smooth seasonal demand peaks.
Sustainability
Water stewardship and hydrology management are central due to flooding used in wet harvest and water use for frost protection.
Surface-water and wetland-adjacent ecosystem management (including runoff control) is material in cranberry bog production systems.
Pest and disease management intensity (insects and fruit diseases in bog systems) can drive pesticide use and stewardship scrutiny.
FAQ
When is fresh cranberry harvest season globally?Harvest is once per year and strongly seasonal: industry sources describe North American harvest as roughly mid-September to early November, and Ocean Spray describes a counter-seasonal Chile harvest window of March through May. USDA ERS notes fresh cranberries are widely available in the U.S. from October to December.
Why are cranberries wet harvested, and how does that affect end use?Cranberries have air pockets that let them float, so growers can flood bogs and use equipment to dislodge and collect berries during wet harvest. Massachusetts Cranberries notes that more than 90% of the crop is wet harvested and primarily used for processing (juice, sauce, sweetened dried cranberries), while dry-harvested berries are used to supply the fresh fruit market.
What are common quality requirements for fresh cranberries in trade?USDA AMS grade standards for fresh cranberries (e.g., U.S. No. 1) emphasize that berries are clean, mature, and firm (not soft or decayed), are fairly uniform and sufficiently colored, meet minimum size requirements, and are free from damage from factors such as bruising, freezing, disease, insects, and foreign material.
How concentrated is global cranberry production?USDA ERS cites FAO 2018–22 data indicating the United States produces about two-thirds of the world’s cranberries. Canada is the other major producing country, with additional counter-seasonal production in Chile described by industry sources.
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