Serbia supplied 20,000 tons of frozen raspberries to the European market

Published 2022년 11월 16일

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the raspberry harvest and market dynamics in Serbia and the Balkan region. It highlights the challenges faced by producers, including low demand, increased competition, high costs, and logistical issues. Serbia's raspberry production is predominantly of the Willamette variety, with 50-60% market share in Germany. However, high prices from the previous season and decreased demand have negatively impacted sales. The article also mentions the effects of labor shortages and transportation difficulties. For the first time in many years, the organic market is observing a decline in sales due to global market uncertainty.
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Original content

This year, the raspberry harvest in Serbia is about 75,000 tons. By the end of October, the volume of deliveries of this berry to the European market may reach 20,000 tons. Frozen raspberries are usually available all year round. The supply season is considered from June to June, but the concluded supply contracts are usually valid until the end of the calendar year. At the beginning of the current season, the demand for frozen raspberries from Serbia turned out to be lower than usual. In particular, shipments to the United States, where significant volumes of the berry usually go, were almost non-existent, with the exception of a few shipments of organic frozen raspberries. Perhaps the change in demand for Serbian products in the US is due to a good harvest in Chile. In recent years, serious competition between raspberry suppliers has unfolded on the Balkan Peninsula, where many producers began to increase berry production. For example, in Kosovo, raspberries were harvested ...
Source: Fruitnews

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